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/
Korean meaning: 기체의, 가스 상태의
Korean pronunciation: **가**시어스
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
existing as or having the characteristics of a gas
From gaseous steam to aqueous dreams, near igneous gleams!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
17세기에 벨기에 화학자 Jan Baptist van Helmont가 그리스어 'khaos(혼돈)'에서 'gas'라는 용어를 만들어냈고, 여기에 '-eous(~의 성질을 가진)'가 붙어 gaseous가 탄생했습니다.
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📝Examples
“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.”
“The gaseous pollutants from the factory were monitored by environmental agencies.”
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