gaseous
[ gas-ee-uh s, gash-uh s ]
/ ˈgæs i əs, ˈgæʃ əs /
adjective
Words nearby gaseous
gascon, gasconade, gascony, gascoyne-cecil, gaselier, gaseous, gaseous diffusion, gash, gasholder, gashouse, gasiform
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British Dictionary definitions for gaseous
gaseous
/ (ˈɡæsɪəs, -ʃəs, -ʃɪəs, ˈɡeɪ-) /
adjective
of, concerned with, or having the characteristics of a gas
Derived forms of gaseous
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Medical definitions for gaseous
gaseous
[ găs′ē-əs, găsh′əs ]
adj.
Of, relating to, or existing as a gas.
Full of or containing gas; gassy.
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Scientific definitions for gaseous
gas
[ găs ]
One of four main states of matter, composed of molecules in constant random motion. Unlike a solid, a gas has no fixed shape and will take on the shape of the space available. Unlike a liquid, the intermolecular forces are very small; it has no fixed volume and will expand to fill the space available.
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gaseous adjective (găs′ē-əs, găsh′əs)The American Heritage® Science Dictionary
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