gas
n. substance that is neither liquid nor solid; gasoline, fuel, benzine; automobile accelerator, gas pedal; empty talk (Slang); something entertaining (Slang) v. fill with gas, supply with gas; poison with gas or fumes; talk idly or falsely (Slang) | ||||
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Gases Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
Gases Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Gases
(pl. )
of Gas
(pl. )
of Gas
| WordNet 2.0 |
gas
Noun
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
(hypernym) state of matter, state
(derivation) gasify, vaporize, vaporise, aerify
2. a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely
(hypernym) fluid
(hyponym) atmosphere
(derivation) gasify, vaporize, vaporise, aerify
3. a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
(synonym) gasoline, gasolene, petrol
(hypernym) fuel
(hyponym) leaded gasoline
(substance-holonym) gasohol
(derivation) gasify, vaporize, vaporise, aerify
4. a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
(synonym) flatulence, flatulency
(hypernym) physiological state, physiological condition
5. a pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he stepped on the gas"
(synonym) accelerator, accelerator pedal, gas pedal, throttle, gun
(hypernym) pedal, treadle, foot pedal, foot lever
(part-holonym) car, auto, automobile, machine, motorcar
6. a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes
(synonym) natural gas
(hypernym) fossil fuel
(substance-meronym) methane
(derivation) gasify, vaporize, vaporise, aerify
Verb
1. attack with gas; subject to gas fumes; "The despot gassed the rebellious tribes"
(hypernym) attack, assail
(hyponym) teargas
(derivation) gassing
2. show off
(synonym) boast, tout, swash, shoot a line, brag, blow, bluster, vaunt, gasconade
(hypernym) overstate, exaggerate, overdraw, hyperbolize, hyerbolise, magnify, amplify
(hyponym) puff
Noun
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
(hypernym) state of matter, state
(derivation) gasify, vaporize, vaporise, aerify
2. a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely
(hypernym) fluid
(hyponym) atmosphere
(derivation) gasify, vaporize, vaporise, aerify
3. a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
(synonym) gasoline, gasolene, petrol
(hypernym) fuel
(hyponym) leaded gasoline
(substance-holonym) gasohol
(derivation) gasify, vaporize, vaporise, aerify
4. a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
(synonym) flatulence, flatulency
(hypernym) physiological state, physiological condition
5. a pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he stepped on the gas"
(synonym) accelerator, accelerator pedal, gas pedal, throttle, gun
(hypernym) pedal, treadle, foot pedal, foot lever
(part-holonym) car, auto, automobile, machine, motorcar
6. a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes
(synonym) natural gas
(hypernym) fossil fuel
(substance-meronym) methane
(derivation) gasify, vaporize, vaporise, aerify
Verb
1. attack with gas; subject to gas fumes; "The despot gassed the rebellious tribes"
(hypernym) attack, assail
(hyponym) teargas
(derivation) gassing
2. show off
(synonym) boast, tout, swash, shoot a line, brag, blow, bluster, vaunt, gasconade
(hypernym) overstate, exaggerate, overdraw, hyperbolize, hyerbolise, magnify, amplify
(hyponym) puff
| English Idioms WM 1.3a |
gas
a lot of fun, a great party or show
We had a great time at Ollen's party. It was a gas!
a lot of fun, a great party or show
We had a great time at Ollen's party. It was a gas!
| Anagram |
gases
sages
sages
| hEnglish - advanced version |
gases
gases
see under gas
similar words(4)
permanent gases
occlusion of gases
incondensible or incoercible gases
kinetic theory of gases
gases
see under gas
similar words(4)
permanent gases
occlusion of gases
incondensible or incoercible gases
kinetic theory of gases
| English Phonetics |
Gases Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| NRC Nuclear Energy Glossary |
Gases
A substance possessing perfect molecular mobility and the property of indefinite expansion, as opposed to a solid or liquid; any such fluid or mixture of fluids other than air. Normally, these formless substances completely fill the space, and take the shape of, their container.
A substance possessing perfect molecular mobility and the property of indefinite expansion, as opposed to a solid or liquid; any such fluid or mixture of fluids other than air. Normally, these formless substances completely fill the space, and take the shape of, their container.
| EIA Energy Glossary |
Delivered (gas)
The physical transfer of natural, synthetic, and/or supplemental gas from facilities operated by the responding company to facilities operated by others or to consumers.
The physical transfer of natural, synthetic, and/or supplemental gas from facilities operated by the responding company to facilities operated by others or to consumers.
Gas
A non-solid, non-liquid combustible energy source that includes natural gas, coke-oven gas, blast-furnace gas, and refinery gas.
| General Chemistry Glossary |
gas (gases)
Matter in a form that has low density, is easily compressible and expandable, and expands spontaneously when placed in a larger container. Molecules in a gas move freely and are relatively far apart."Vapor" often refers to a gas made of a substance that is usually encountered as a liquid or solid; for example, gaseous H2O is called "water vapor".
Matter in a form that has low density, is easily compressible and expandable, and expands spontaneously when placed in a larger container. Molecules in a gas move freely and are relatively far apart."Vapor" often refers to a gas made of a substance that is usually encountered as a liquid or solid; for example, gaseous H2O is called "water vapor".
| Phobia |
Aerophobia
Fear of drafts, air swallowing, or airbourne noxious substances, air and gases
Fear of drafts, air swallowing, or airbourne noxious substances, air and gases
Gases Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Gas
- Gas can also refer to gasoline and natural gasand also hydrogen. For other uses, see gas (disambiguation).
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Gas (disambiguation)
Gas may refer to:
Science and technology
- Gas, one of the phases of matter
- A short form for gasoline (petrol), especially in North America
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), also called "cooking gas", which includes propane and butane
- Autogas, a type of LPG used in motor vehicles
- Natural gas, a gaseous fossil fuel consisting primarily of methane
- The medical effects of gas being generated in the gastrointestinal tract, including bloating, burping, and flatulence
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