Meaning & Definition of word "Gaseous"

Gaseous

/ˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

1. Having the form or characteristics of a gas.
- Example: The gaseous state of matter is less dense than the liquid or solid states.
2. Relating to or having the properties of gas.
- Example: The experiment involved the gaseous diffusion of particles in a vacuum.
3. Existing in a gaseous state under normal conditions.
- Example: Oxygen and nitrogen are both gaseous at room temperature.
4. Pertaining to substances that are in a gas-like state.
- Example: The gaseous emissions from the factory raised environmental concerns.

●From Latin 'gasium' (a substance) and 'gaseus' (gaseous).

gaseous state:

A state of matter where substances are in gas form.

gaseous emissions:

Gases released into the atmosphere, often from industrial processes.

gaseous diffusion:

The process of gas molecules spreading out to fill a space.

gas:

A state of matter that has no fixed shape and can expand to fill any container.

vapour:

A substance in the gaseous state, especially one that is normally a liquid or solid.

atmosphere:

The envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet.

Meaning: Used humorously to describe someone who is talking nonsense or being unclear.

● Example Sentence: He's just being gaseous again with all that talk about aliens.