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gas

UK/ɡɛəs/ US/ɡæs/ common slang us

noun

2.
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

5.

a pedal that controls the throttle valve

  • “he stepped on the gas”
6.

a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes

Synonyms

verb

1.

attack with gas; subject to gas fumes

  • “The despot gassed the rebellious tribes”

Phrases

  • air gas
  • bag gas
  • base gas
  • blast furnace gas
  • Blau gas
  • bog gas
  • bottled gas
  • breathing gas
  • gas and dash
  • gas and go
  • gas up

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