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gas furnace
nounMedium (technical/everyday)
/ˈɡæs ˌfɜː.nɪs/A heating system that burns natural gas or propane to produce heat for a building.
gas gangrene
nounLow (Specialized medical term)
/ˌɡæs ˈɡæŋɡriːn/A severe, potentially fatal bacterial infection of soft tissue, especially muscle, characterized by the production of gas within the tissue, tissue death, and systemic toxicity.
gas giant
nounC1
/ˈɡæs ˌdʒaɪ.ənt/A very large planet composed mostly of hydrogen and helium, with a small rocky core, e.g., Jupiter or Saturn.
gas jet
nounC1
/ˈɡæs ˌdʒet/A small nozzle or outlet through which gas is emitted under pressure, typically to create a controlled flame.
gas law
nounLow
/ˈɡæs ˌlɔː/A scientific principle that describes the relationship between the pressure, volume, temperature, and amount (number of moles) of a gas.
gas laws
plural-nounC1-C2 (Technical/Academic)
/ˈɡæs ˌlɔːz/Scientific principles describing the relationships between pressure, volume, temperature, and quantity of a gas.
gas lighter
nounB1
/ˈɡæs ˌlaɪ.tər/A hand-held device used to produce a flame for igniting gas stoves, grills, or other gas-fueled appliances, typically using a piezoelectric spark mechanism or a small flame fueled by butane.
gas liquor
nounC2+ (Extremely rare; obsolete/technical-historical)
/ˈɡæs ˌlɪk.ə/A watery by-product of the destructive distillation of coal to produce coal gas and coke, containing various dissolved compounds like ammonia, phenols, and cyanides.
gas log
nounB2
/ˈɡæs ˌlɒɡ/An artificial, decorative log set designed to be used with a gas fireplace, providing the visual appearance of burning wood with the convenience of gas fuel.
gas main
nounC1
/ˌɡæs ˈmeɪn/A large underground pipe that is the primary supply line for distributing natural gas or manufactured gas from the source to local service lines that connect to buildings.
gas mantle
nounLow (Historical/Technical)
/ˈɡæs ˌmæn.tl̩/A delicate, mesh-like sleeve, typically made of ceramic or fabric impregnated with thorium or other rare-earth oxides, that when placed over a flame in a gas lamp, becomes incandescent and produces bright white light.
gas mask
nounB1
/ˈɡæs ˌmɑːsk/A protective mask with a filter, worn over the face to prevent the inhalation of poisonous gases or airborne particles.
gas meter
nounB1
/ˈɡæs ˌmiːtə(r)/A device that measures the volume of gas (especially natural gas) consumed in a building, typically for billing purposes.
gas oil
nounC1
/ˈɡæs ɔɪl/A petroleum-derived liquid fuel heavier than gasoline but lighter than heavy fuel oil, used in diesel engines and for heating.
gas oven
nounB2
/ˈɡæs ˌʌv.ən/A domestic oven that uses natural gas or propane as its fuel source for heating and baking.
gas plant
nounLow frequency
/ˈɡæs ˌplɑːnt/A physical industrial facility where natural gas or other gaseous fuels are processed, purified, stored, and distributed.
gas poker
nounVery Low / Historical
/ˌɡæs ˈpəʊkə/A long, metal rod with a burner at the end, connected to a gas supply, used to light a coal fire in a fireplace.
gas range
nounMedium
/ˈɡæs ˌreɪndʒ/A large kitchen appliance that uses natural gas or propane as fuel to cook food, consisting of a stove top with burners and an oven below.
gas ring
nounC1
/ˈɡæs ˌrɪŋ/A circular burner on a gas stove or cooker, through which gas flows and is ignited to produce a flame for cooking.
gas station
nounHigh
/ˈɡæs ˌsteɪ.ʃən/A commercial establishment where motor vehicles are refuelled with petrol/gasoline and where basic automotive products and convenience items are sold.

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