gas

Spanish

noun
Definitions
  • gas matter between liquid and plasma
  • gas an element or compound in such a state
  • gas flammable gas used for combustion
  • (in the plural) gas waste gases trapped in one's belly

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch, Flemish gas (gas) derived from Ancient Greek χάος (void, vast chasm, chasm, abyss, empty space).

Origin

Ancient Greek

χάος

Gloss

void, vast chasm, chasm, abyss, empty space

Kanji

空

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