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gas meaning and definition
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Definition of gas (noun)
- the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container
- synonyms: gaseous state
- a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely
- a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
- a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
- synonyms: flatulence, flatulency
- a pedal that controls the throttle valve
- "he stepped on the gas"
- synonyms: accelerator, accelerator pedal, gas pedal, gun, throttle
- a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes
- synonyms: natural gas
GAS verb
Definition of gas (verb)
Source: Princeton University Wordnet