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noun
Sense 1
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency
noun
Sense 2
a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely
Type of:
fluid
verb
Sense 3
"The despot gassed the rebellious tribes"
Kinds of:
teargas
Derived:
gassing
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s something with something
noun
Sense 4
Type of:
fossil fuel
noun
Sense 5
noun
Sense 6
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
Has parts:
gasohol
noun
Sense 7
"he stepped on the gas"
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Sense Count
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Total Relationships
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