gas Audio pronunciation of "gas" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (gs)
n. pl. gas·es or gas·ses
1.
1. 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.
2. A substance in the gaseous state.
2. A gaseous fuel, such as natural gas.
3. Gasoline.
4. The speed control of a gasoline engine. Used with the: Step on the gas.
5. A gaseous asphyxiant, irritant, or poison.
6. A gaseous anesthetic, such as nitrous oxide.
7.
1. Flatulence.
2. Flatus.
8. Slang. Idle or boastful talk.
9. Slang. Someone or something exceptionally exciting or entertaining: The party was a gas.
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n. pl. gas·es or gas·ses
1.
1. 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.
2. A substance in the gaseous state.
2. A gaseous fuel, such as natural gas.
3. Gasoline.
4. The speed control of a gasoline engine. Used with the: Step on the gas.
5. A gaseous asphyxiant, irritant, or poison.
6. A gaseous anesthetic, such as nitrous oxide.
7.
1. Flatulence.
2. Flatus.
8. Slang. Idle or boastful talk.
9. Slang. Someone or something exceptionally exciting or entertaining: The party was a gas.
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