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gas
/ɡæs/ · 3 letters · 3 distinct letters
- 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
- 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; used mainly as a fuel in internal combustion engines
- noun
a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
- noun
a pedal that controls the throttle valve
he stepped on the gas