Gaseous Meaning
/ˈɡæsiəs/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjRelating to, or existing as gas (matter in an intermediate state between liquid and plasma).
adjOf a liquid containing bubbles: gassy.
Sentence Examples
Oxygen exists in two gaseous forms.
This substance is in gaseous state.
A substance can be solid, gaseous, or liquid.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The substance changed from a liquid to a ____ state when heated.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The nebula is a giant cloud of ____ material that can be seen through a powerful telescope in the night sky.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰeh₂-der. Ancient Greek χαῦνος (khaûnos) Ancient Greek χάος (kháos)der. Dutch gasbor. English gas English -eous English gaseous From gas + -eous.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The substance changed from a liquid to a ____ state when heated.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The nebula is a giant cloud of ____ material that can be seen through a powerful telescope in the night sky.