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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151. Edna Leitch survived a gas blast which brought her home crashing down on top of her.
152. I had/was given gas when I got my wisdom teeth out.
153. Gas is one of the modern conveniences the newly - built apartment building provides.
154. The only way to curb this unruly mob is to use tear gas.
155. We've just changed over from gas central heating to electric.
156. The gas meter is housed in the cupboard under the stairs.
157. A valve immediately shuts off the gas when the lid is closed.
158. Local gas works were closed as natural gas became available.
159. The chemical agent, whether it be mustard gas or nerve gas, can be absorbed by the skin.
160. They've turned the gas off for a couple of hours.
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161. We endeavour to avoid the old, romantic idea of a gusher, which wastes oil and gas.
162. He was attacked by a security man who tried to wrest away a gas cartridge.
163. Our gas bill for the last quarter was unusually high.
164. The new material allows the company to make gas pipes which withstand higher pressures.
165. It's a good thing you remembered to turn off the gas!
166. The first verb in the following sentence is a modal: We ought to pay the gas bill.
167. She pressed the gas pedal and the car leapt forwards.
168. As soon as we opened the front door we could smell the gas.
169. The Russian government chose not to decontrol oil and gas prices last January.
170. Poison gas blew off and endangered the lives of hundreds of persons.
171. At least he had the good sense to turn the gas off.
172. I'll stop and get some gas - we're running low.
173. Fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas will service our needs for some considerable time to come.