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gas

/ɡæs/ · 3 letters · 3 distinct letters

  1. 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

  2. noun

    a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely

  3. 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

  4. noun

    a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal

  5. noun

    a pedal that controls the throttle valve

    he stepped on the gas

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