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gas, n.
(gasses)
freq. cnt. 37
more info 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
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gas gaseous state
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more info a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely
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gas
more info a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
<noun.substance>   freq. cnt.: 8 freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 1

gas gasolene gasoline petrol
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more info a pedal that controls the throttle valve
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accelerator accelerator pedal gas gas pedal gun throttle

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"he stepped on the gas"
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more info a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
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flatulence flatulency gas
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more info a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes
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gas natural gas
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