Synonyms for
Gases
Definition
Gases are substances that are neither liquid nor solid and can expand infinitely to fill any space available.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- natural gas
- exhaust gases
- greenhouse gases
- noble gases
- toxic gases
- gases released
- gases trapped
Word family
Usage note
While 'gas' can refer to any substance in a gaseous state, it is often used informally to mean natural gas or exhaust fumes. The plural 'gases' is used for multiple distinct gaseous substances or for the general state of matter.
Example sentences
- When you blow up a balloon, it fills up with gases.
- We use gases like oxygen and nitrogen to breathe.
- Cars produce harmful gases that pollute the air.
- Scientists study the properties of different gases.
- The smell of rotten eggs is caused by a gas called hydrogen sulfide.
Quotes
"The sky is not a limit for me; I go through clouds, and I even draw in the gases of space." - Felix Baumgartner
"The human body is a combustion engine that uses oxygen and food to produce heat, water, and carbon dioxide gases." - Steven Magee
"The atmosphere is made up of layers of different gases, some of which are essential for life." - Maggie Aderin-Pocock