gaseous — existing as or having the characteristics of a gas
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: existing as or having the characteristics of a gas
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡæsiəs/
Example Sentences
- The professor's explanation was so confusing that even oxygen became gaseous... wait, it already is!
- Mercury is liquid at room temperature, while most other metals are solid, but all can become gaseous at high temperatures.
- My chemistry teacher said my brain was in a gaseous state during the exam.
gaseous
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɡæsiəs/]
existing as or having the characteristics of a gas
💡 Concept
existing as or having the characteristics of a gas
🎵 Rhyme
From gaseous steam to aqueous dreams, near igneous gleams!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈɡæsiəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɡæsiəs/
🌳Etymology
Rootgas
Suffix--eous
🎵Rhyme
aqueousigneousvitreous
aqueous
igneous
vitreous
🔗Collocations
gaseous state
gaseous form
gaseous emissions
gaseous fuel
gaseous atmosphere
become gaseous
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The professor's explanation was so confusing that even oxygen became gaseous... wait, it already is!”
“Mercury is liquid at room temperature, while most other metals are solid, but all can become gaseous at high temperatures.”
😄 Fun example
“My chemistry teacher said my brain was in a gaseous state during the exam.”
“The gaseous pollutants from the factory were monitored by environmental agencies.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
vaporousairyvolatileevaporated
Antonyms
solidliquidcondensed
Related
gasvaporsteamevaporationsublimation
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