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Gas
01
the state of a substance that is neither solid nor liquid
Example
The scientist studied the properties of various gases in the laboratory.
She felt dizzy after inhaling the toxic gas released from the factory.
The gas in the balloon expanded as it was heated by the sun.
02
a flammable gas used mainly as a fuel
Example
Gas is often cheaper than electricity for heating homes.
Many houses are heated with gas during the winter months.
Some cars are powered by gas instead of gasoline.
03
a pedal that controls the throttle valve
04
a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely
05
a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
to gas
01
to attack or expose someone or something to gas or harmful fumes
Transitive: to gas a person or place
Example
During the war, soldiers were tragically gassed on the battlefield.
The criminal attempted to gas the victim by releasing toxic fumes into their home.
The enemy forces planned to gas the underground bunker, forcing the occupants to evacuate.
02
to talk or chatter in a boastful, exaggerated manner
Intransitive: to gas | to gas about sth
Example
He spent the entire evening gassing about his latest accomplishments.
Stop gassing and get to the point already!
He tends to gas a lot, but never says anything of substance.
Example
The scientist studied the properties of various gases in the laboratory.
She felt dizzy after inhaling the toxic gas released from the factory.
The gas in the balloon expanded as it was heated by the sun.
The gas emitted by certain chemicals can be harmful to the environment if not properly controlled.
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