gasses

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 containerSynonyms: gas, gaseous state

2. a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitelySynonyms: gas

3. a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion enginesSynonyms: gas, gasolene, gasoline, petrol

4. a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canalSynonyms: flatulence, flatulency, gas

5. a pedal that controls the throttle valveExamples: "he stepped on the gas"Synonyms: accelerator, accelerator pedal, gas, gas pedal, gun, throttle

6. a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homesSynonyms: gas, natural gas