Dictionary - gas

Dictionary Results for gas

1. gas - noun

· 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 to become distributed uniformly throughout any container

Synonym(s): gaseous_state

Hypernym(s): state_of_matter, state

2. gas - noun

· a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely

Hypernym(s): fluid

3. gas - noun

· a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines

Synonym(s): gasoline, gasolene, petrol

Hypernym(s): fuel, hydrocarbon

4. gas - noun

· a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal

Synonym(s): flatulence, flatulency

Hypernym(s): physical_condition, physiological_state, physiological_condition

5. gas - noun

· a pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he stepped on the gas"

Synonym(s): accelerator, accelerator_pedal, gas_pedal, throttle, gun

Hypernym(s): pedal, treadle, foot_pedal, foot_lever

6. gas - noun

· a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes

Synonym(s): natural_gas

Hypernym(s): fossil_fuel

7. gas - noun