noun
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the act or process of supplying or treating with gas
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the affecting or poisoning of persons with gas or fumes
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the evolution of a gas, esp in electrolysis
Etymology
Origin of gassing
Example Sentences
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Charging may require a bit more time than gassing up, but it’s a chance to catch up on news and email.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Some travelers say they can’t afford not to travel, however, so they’re putting all options on the table — from booking rail tickets to gassing up their cars.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 8, 2025
“Everyone is gassing each other up about how fabulous they look,” she says.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2025
Last week, the UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights urged a halt to the execution, saying that gassing Smith could amount to torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment under international human rights law.
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2024
“Well don’t keep on gassing about it,” said Digory.
From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis
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