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Meaning of gas

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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  gas
      n 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 [syn: {gas}, {gaseous state}]
      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}, {gas}, {petrol}]
      4: a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal [syn:
         {flatulence}, {flatulency}, {gas}]
      5: a pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he stepped on the
         gas" [syn: {accelerator}, {accelerator pedal}, {gas pedal},
         {gas}, {throttle}, {gun}]
      6: a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and
         heating homes [syn: {natural gas}, {gas}]
      v 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}, {gas}, {blow}, {bluster}, {vaunt}, {gasconade}]

Source : WordNet ® Princeton University. 2010.

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