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noun(gas)a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes
Synonyms: natural gas,
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noun(gas)a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
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noun(gas)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,
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noun(gas)a pedal that controls the throttle valve
Examples:
He stepped on the gas.
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verb(gas)show off
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noun(gas)a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely
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verb(gas)attack with gas; subject to gas fumes
Examples:
The despot gassed the rebellious tribes.