Gaseous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡæsiəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Gaseous is an adjective meaning Relating to, or existing as gas (matter in an intermediate state between liquid and plasma).
Meaning
Relating to, or existing as gas (matter in an intermediate state between liquid and plasma).
More Meanings
- Of a liquid containing bubbles: gassy.
- Lacking substance or solidity; tenuous.
Example Sentences
gaseous state
gaseous emissions
gaseous substance
Her gaseous explanations left everyone confused.
Synonyms for gaseous
Depending on context, synonyms include aeriform, aereous, aerial, airy, ethereal, pneumatic.
Antonyms for gaseous
Common opposites include fluidic, solid, liquid.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gasified, vaporific, airlike, vaporish, vapourous, vapourish.
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