GAS
Definition of GAS
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Matter in a state intermediate between liquid and plasma that can be contained only if it is fully surrounded by a solid (or in a bubble of liquid) (or held together by gravitational pull); it can condense into a liquid, or can (rarely) become a solid directly.
"A lot of gas had escaped from the cylinder."
Synonyms: vapor / vapour -
A chemical element or compound in such a state.
"The atmosphere is made up of a number of different gases."
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A flammable gaseous hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon mixture (typically predominantly methane) used as a fuel, e.g. for cooking, heating, electricity generation or as a fuel in internal combustion engines in vehicles.
"Gas-fired power stations have largely replaced coal-burning ones."
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To kill with poisonous gas.
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To talk in a boastful or vapid way; chatter.
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To impose upon by talking boastfully.
Source: Wiktionary
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