gas

US /ɡæs/
UK /ɡæs/
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a substance like air that is not solid or liquid

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Natural gas is used for heating homes.
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The balloon was filled with helium gas.
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vaporfumeair
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a flammable gaseous hydrocarbon or mixture of hydrocarbons (typically methane and ethane) used as a fuel

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The car needs more gas.
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I filled up the tank with premium gas.
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petrolfuel
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a substance that causes a feeling of pain or discomfort in the stomach or intestines

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I have a lot of gas in my stomach.
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The baby was crying due to trapped gas.
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flatulencewind
1.

to step on the accelerator of a vehicle to make it go faster

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The driver had to gas it to avoid the collision.
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Don't forget to gas up the car before the long trip.
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acceleratefuel
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natural gasgas stationgreenhouse gasnerve gasgas firegas guzzlergas tank