Synonym: fume, gasoline, petroleum, vapor. Antonym: liquid, solid. Similar words: gasoline, as long as, so long as. Meaning: [gæs] 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 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 4. a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal 5. a pedal that controls the throttle valve 6. a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes. v. 1. attack with gas; subject to gas fumes 2. show off.
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121. The only way to kurb this unruly mob is to use tear gas.
122. I lit the gas and put the soup on to warm.
123. A few whiffs of this gas and she'll fall a sleep.
124. The gas company threatened to cut them off if they didn't pay the bill.
125. The colon, or large intestine, distends and fills with gas.
126. The heater will run off mains gas or bottled gas.
127. There are reports that poison gas is being used against the rebels.
128. The explosion was caused by a gas leak from the water heater.
129. The heated gas is piped through a coil surrounded by water.
130. The mechanic found a hole in the gas tank .
131. The blasts were caused by pockets of methane gas that ignited.
132. All gas leaks should be reported as soon as possible.
133. UK gas was selling for as little as 6p a therm.
134. I bought shares in British Gas when it was privatized.
135. The gas people haven't called to repair the cooker so I shall have to get stroppy with them.
136. We should conserve oil and gas by making full use of other energy sources.
137. This gas will put you to sleep during the operation.
138. His long speech was nothing but gas and hot air.
139. I was given gas when they pulled my tooth out.
140. Shell signed a contract to develop oil and gas reserves near Archangel.
141. We were weighed down with sleeping bags[sentencedict.com], gas cookers and pans - all the impedimenta of camping.
142. Oryx is a Dallas-based oil and gas exploration and production concern.
143. The gas was piped down from the central gas station to the sub-stations. Sentencedict.com
144. Gas appliances are usually cheaper to run than electric ones.
145. Some natural resources, such as natural gas and fossil fuel, cannot be replaced.
146. Troops used tear gas and rifle butts to break up the protests.
147. Don't leave the gas on you might burn the house down.
148. A gas in solution diffuses from a region of greater to one of less concentration.
149. The gas companies are having to lay off staff in the face of stiff competition from oil.
150. Sara also pays a share of the gas, electricity and phone bills.