eng: gas

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means(noun) 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
gaseous state, gas
means(noun) a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely
gas
means(noun) a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
petrol, gasoline, gasolene, gas
means(noun) a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
flatulence, flatulency, gas
means(noun) a pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he stepped on the gas"
accelerator pedal, gun, gas pedal, gas, accelerator, throttle
means(noun) a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes
gas, natural gas
means(verb) attack with gas; subject to gas fumes; "The despot gassed the rebellious tribes"
gas
means(verb) show off
gasconade, vaunt, boast, swash, shoot a line, tout, bluster, gas, blow, brag
meanse/Gas (Bottom episode)

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