gaseous

English

/ˈɡæʃəs/

adj
Definitions
  • Relating to, or existing as, gas.
  • Of a liquid containing bubbles: gassy.
  • Tenuous or indefinite.

Etymology

Affix from English gas (mixture, chemical element, flammable gaseous hydrocarbon hydrocarbon mixture used as a fuel, state of matter).

Origin

English

gas

Gloss

mixture, chemical element, flammable gaseous hydrocarbon hydrocarbon mixture used as a fuel, state of matter

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