gaseous

[ gas-ee-uh s, gash-uh s ]
/ ˈgæs i əs, ˈgæʃ əs /
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adjective

existing in the state of a gas; not solid or liquid.
pertaining to or having the characteristics of gas.
Informal. lacking firmness or solidity; uncertain; not definite.
gassy(defs 1, 3).

Origin of gaseous

First recorded in 1790–1800; gas + -eous

OTHER WORDS FROM gaseous

Words nearby gaseous

gascon, gasconade, gascony, gascoyne-cecil, gaselier, gaseous, gaseous diffusion, gash, gasholder, gashouse, gasiform

Words related to gaseous

effervescent, aeriform

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British Dictionary definitions for gaseous

gaseous
/ (ˈɡæsɪəs, -ʃəs, -ʃɪəs, ˈɡeɪ-) /

adjective

of, concerned with, or having the characteristics of a gas

Derived forms of gaseous

gaseousness, noun

Medical definitions for gaseous

gaseous
[ găs′ē-əs, găsh′əs ]

adj.

Of, relating to, or existing as a gas.
Full of or containing gas; gassy.

Scientific definitions for gaseous

gas
[ găs ]

One of four main states of matter, composed of molecules in constant random motion. Unlike a solid, a gas has no fixed shape and will take on the shape of the space available. Unlike a liquid, the intermolecular forces are very small; it has no fixed volume and will expand to fill the space available.

Other words from gas

gaseous adjective (găs′ē-əs, găsh′əs)