gasses (See gas)
Dictionary Definition
Noun
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 to become distributed uniformly throughout any
container
2 a fluid in the gaseous state having neither
independent shape nor volume and being able to expand
indefinitely
3 a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons
(hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used
mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines [syn: gasoline, gasolene, petrol]
4 a state of excessive gas in the alimentary
canal [syn: flatulence, flatulency]
5 a pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he
stepped on the gas" [syn: accelerator, accelerator
pedal, gas pedal,
throttle, gun]
6 a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for
cooking and heating homes [syn: natural
gas]
Verb
1 attack with gas; subject to gas fumes; "The
despot gassed the rebellious tribes"
2 show off [syn: boast, tout, swash, shoot a
line, brag, blow, bluster, vaunt, gasconade] [also: gassing, gasses, gassed, gasses (pl)]gasses See gas
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Verb
gasses- third-person singular of gas