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Synonyms & Similar Words
airy
volatile
ethereal
aeriform
gassy
vaporous
misty
hazy
foggy
cloudy
steamy
gaseous
airy
vaporous
intangible
impalpable
diaphanous
tenuous
rarefied
light
buoyant
inflated
gassy
frothy
bubbly
effervescent
volatile
explosive
combustible
flammable
inflatable
airy
windlike
breezy
gusty
blustery
airy
atmospheric
pneumatic
aerodynamic
aerial
aviatoric
zephyrine
Meaning of Gaseous
The primary meaning of the word "gaseous" is relating to or resembling gas.
Definitions
- Relating to or resembling gas
- Existing or able to exist as a gas
- Having a quality like that of gas, such as being light, airy, or volatile
Etymology of Gaseous
The word "gaseous" originated in the 17th century from the word "gas", which was coined by the Flemish chemist Jan Baptist van Helmont, derived from the Greek word "chaos", meaning void or empty space
Example Uses
- The gaseous state of matter is characterized by the freedom of movement of its particles
- The gaseous fumes from the factory posed a significant threat to the environment
- The astronauts had to navigate through the gaseous clouds of the planet's atmosphere