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- [gas]
- /gæs/
- /ˈɡæs.ɪz/
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- [gas]
- /gæs/
Definitions of gasses word
- noun plural gasses Physics. a substance possessing perfect molecular mobility and the property of indefinite expansion, as opposed to a solid or liquid. 1
- noun plural gasses any such fluid or mixture of fluids. 1
- noun plural gasses any such fluid used as an anesthetic, as nitrous oxide: Did the dentist give you gas for your extraction? 1
- noun plural gasses any such combustible fluid used as fuel: Light the gas in the oven. 1
- noun plural gasses Automotive. gasoline. Also called gas pedal. the foot-operated accelerator of an automotive vehicle: Take your foot off the gas. 1
- noun plural gasses flatus. 1
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Origin of gasses
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; coined by J. B. van Helmont (1577-1644), Flemish chemist; suggested by Greek cháos atmosphere
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Parts of speech for Gasses
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gasses popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.