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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"From the first round, I saw his gassing out. He started fast. I knew he was going to gas out. I knew when my chance came I needed to push. That is what I did."
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
The rest stop duration may require a bit more time than gassing up, and that is an added safety factor on a road trip.
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
A civilian aviation notice this week warned that refueling was being limited at Agadez since the coup, with every single gassing up requiring approval from the 409th’s commander.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 3, 2023
In the morning, after gassing up, I headed straight west along the Rainy River, which separates Minnesota from Canada, and which for me separated one life from another.
From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien
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