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noun • the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container • a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely • a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines • a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal • a pedal that controls the throttle valve • a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes verb • attack with gas; subject to gas fumes • show off | ||||
| 32% | 5 | One of the four states of matter | ||
adjective • of definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous • entirely of one substance with no holes inside noun • matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure • the state in which a substance has no tendency to flow under moderate stress; resists forces (such as compression) that tend to deform it; and retains a definite size and shape • a three-dimensional object, structurally rigid, usually resistant to changes of shape or volume adjective satellite • characterized by good substantial quality • of one substance or character throughout • uninterrupted in space; having no gaps or breaks • providing abundant nourishment • of good quality and condition; solidly built • not soft or yielding to pressure • having length, breadth and thickness • impenetrable for the eye • financially dependable • of a substantial character and not frivolous or superficial • meriting respect or esteem • of the same color throughout • acting together as a single undiversified whole | ||||
| 27% | 12 | One of the three fundamental states of matter | ||
noun • the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container | ||||
One Of The Four Fundamental States Of Matter
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