gaseous
adjective (gaseous) — (science)
Everyday
In the lessons
In science lessons on states of matter: water can be solid (ice), liquid (water) or gaseous (steam/water vapour). «Gaseous state», «gaseous oxygen». Gas giants like Jupiter are gaseous planets.
Examples
- Steam is water in its gaseous state. tree →
- Oxygen is gaseous at room temperature. tree →
- Jupiter is a gaseous planet. tree →
- When water boils, it becomes gaseous. tree →
- Carbon dioxide is a gaseous waste from our bodies. tree →
- Sort the materials into solid, liquid and gaseous. tree →
Note
Pronounced GASS-ee-us or GAY-shus. Spelling: gas + eous. Noun: gas (plural gases).
On Mova
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