Meaning of gas
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
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
a
pedal
that controls the
throttle
valve; "he stepped on the gas"
a
fossil
fuel
in the
gaseous
state;
used
for
cooking
and
heating
homes
(verb)
attack
with gas;
subject
to gas fumes; "The
despot
gassed the
rebellious
tribes"
show
off
Other information on gas
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