gas

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Noun

gasSingular
gasesPlural
1

A substance in a state of matter that has no fixed shape or volume and expands to fill any container

Oxygen is a gas that we need to breathe.

2

A flammable substance in gaseous form used as fuel, especially natural gas

We use gas for cooking and heating.

3

Short for gasoline; a liquid fuel derived from petroleum used in internal combustion engines

We need to stop for gas before we get on the highway.

4

A poisonous or harmful substance in gaseous form, especially one used as a weapon

The soldiers were trained to protect themselves against poison gas attacks.

5

Intestinal gas; air or other gases in the digestive system that cause discomfort

Some foods can cause gas and bloating.

Synonym

Verb

1

To poison or kill with gas

The soldiers were gassed during the attack.

2

To fill a vehicle with gasoline

We need to gas up the car before the long drive.

3

To talk idly or boastfully; to chat at length

They were gassing about their weekend plans for hours.

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