- plural of gas.
Example Sentences
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The amount of greenhouse gases produced by the country in 2024 fell by 1% compared to the previous year.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Scientists observed a sharp decline in the production of gases, with water showing the steepest decrease.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
Lithium batteries can release flammable and toxic gases as they burn, which can make fires involving them difficult to control.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
The French industrial-gases company said Wednesday it signed a long-term contract with the semiconductor maker to supply gases for its new packaging and testing facility in Cheongju.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
When corn, oats, or sorghum containing large amounts of nitrates are ensiled they release poisonous nitrogen oxide gases, creating a deadly hazard to anyone entering the silo.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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