gas
noun (AIR SUBSTANCE) /ɡæs/Definition
1. Definition
2. Practise
B2 [C or U] a substance in a form like air that is neither solid nor liquid: Oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen are all gases. poisonous/inflammable/toxic gasThe state of matter A2 [C or U] a substance in a form like air that is used as a fuel for heating and cooking: Do you prefer cooking with electricity or gas?UK A leak in the gas mains (= pipes) caused a major explosion. a gas-fired power stationFuelsPetroleum products especially when used as fuel › [U] informal a substance in a form like air used for medical purposes to prevent people feeling pain or being conscious during an operation: I had/was given gas when I got my wisdom teeth out.SurgeryMedicine in different forms › [U] mainly US for wind noun: Beer gives me gas.Digestive disorders
(Definition of gas noun (AIR SUBSTANCE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- acid adjective (CHEMICAL)
- acidic adjective
- crystalline adjective (SHAPE)
- filtrate noun
- gritty adjective (SANDY)
- limy adjective
- liquid adjective (SUBSTANCE)
- liquid noun
- molten adjective
- non-flammable adjective
- permeable adjective
- powder noun
- powdered adjective
- pressurized adjective
- runny adjective
- rustproof adjective
- sloppy adjective (TOO WET)
- slurry noun
- solidity noun (FIRM)
- thin adjective (FLOWING EASILY)
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