Gasses Meaning in English
word · lemma: gas
ˈɡæsɪz
GAS-iz
ɡˈæsɪz
GAS-iz
Definition
Plural of 'gas': substances like air or oxygen that are not solid or liquid, but spread to fill any space and are often invisible.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in scientific or technical contexts. Common collocations: 'greenhouse gasses', 'toxic gasses'. Do not confuse with 'gases' (spells the same, but 'gasses' is rare as a verb, meaning 'to supply with gas').
Spanish: gasesPortuguese (BR): gasesPortuguese (PT): gasesChinese (Simplified): 气体Chinese (Traditional): 氣體Hindi: गैसेंArabic: غازاتBengali: গ্যাসসমূহRussian: газыJapanese: 気体Vietnamese: khíKorean: 기체Turkish: gazlarUrdu: گیسیںIndonesian: gas
Example Sentences
Some gasses are dangerous to breathe.
basic
We studied different gasses in science class.
basic
Air contains several gasses like oxygen and nitrogen.
basic
The factory released harmful gasses into the air last night.
natural
Greenhouse gasses are causing the Earth’s climate to change.
natural
Certain cleaning products can produce toxic gasses if mixed together.
natural