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Words with a similar base: gas, gas_pedal, gasconade, gaseous_state, gasolene, gasoline, natural_gas

'gas'

[gas.n.01] as in: 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

'gas'

[gas.n.02] as in: a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely

'gas'

[gasoline.n.01] as in: a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.)

derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines

'gas'

[flatulence.n.01] as in: a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal

'gas'

[accelerator.n.01] as in: a pedal that controls the throttle valve

Examples:
he stepped on the gas

'gas'

[natural_gas.n.01] as in: a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes

'gas'

[gas.v.01] as in: attack with gas; subject to gas fumes

Examples:
The despot gassed the rebellious tribes

'gas'

[boast.v.01] as in: show off

Origins

					gas (English)
└── gas (Dutch)