gaseous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Relating to, or existing as gas (matter in an intermediate state between liquid and plasma).
  2. Of a liquid containing bubbles: gassy.
  3. Lacking substance or solidity; tenuous.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡæsiəs/ /ˈɡæʃəs/ /ˈɡeisiəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gaseous.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gaseous2.wav

Word forms

gaseous more gaseous most gaseous

Etymology

From gas + -eous.

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