noun
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
Synonyms
gaseous state
Examples
- 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
noun
a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely
noun
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum
Synonyms
Examples
- used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
noun
a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
Synonyms
noun
a pedal that controls the throttle valve
Synonyms
Examples
- he stepped on the gas
noun
a fossil fuel in the gaseous state
Synonyms
natural gas
Examples
- used for cooking and heating homes
verb
attack with gas
Examples
- subject to gas fumes
- The despot gassed the rebellious tribes
noun
the first known nerve agent, synthesized by German chemists in 1936
Synonyms
Examples
- a highly toxic combustible liquid that is soluble in organic solvents and is used as a nerve gas in chemical warfare
noun
a rare silvery (usually trivalent) metallic element
Synonyms
Examples
- brittle at low temperatures but liquid above room temperature
- occurs in trace amounts in bauxite and zinc ores
noun
a state in southeastern United States
Synonyms
Georgia
Empire State of the South
Peach State
GA
Ga.
Examples
- one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War