gas

noun

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
Derived from:
gaseous gasify
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
Derived from:
gasify
Exemplifies:
American English
4.
a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
Derived from:
gassy
5.
6.
a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes
Derived from:
gasify