gas :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

n. a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely

n. [a gaseous substance like air which cannot be seen and which is not liquid or solid]

n. a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes

n. 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

gasoline, gasolene, gas, petrol

n. a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines

flatulence, flatulency, gas

n. a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal

gas

v. attack with gas; subject to gas fumes; "The despot gassed the rebellious tribes"

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vapor, vapour

n. a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance

cloud

n. a visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude

condensation, condensate

n. atmospheric moisture that has condensed because of cold

effluvium

n. a foul-smelling outflow or vapor (especially a gaseous waste)

fog

n. droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

gasoline, gasolene, gas, petrol

n. a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines

haze

n. atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

mist

n. a thin fog with condensation near the ground

spray

n. water in small drops in the atmosphere; blown from waves or thrown up by a waterfall

petroleum, crude oil, crude, rock oil, fossil oil, oil

n. a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons