Meaning & Definition of Gas in English

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

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

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

4. A state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal

5. A pedal that controls the throttle valve

• "He stepped on the gas"

6. A fossil fuel in the gaseous state

• Used for cooking and heating homes

1. Attack with gas

• Subject to gas fumes

• "The despot gassed the rebellious tribes"

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