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gaseous diffusion
nounC2
/ˌɡæs.i.əs dɪˈfjuː.ʒən/A physical process where gases mix naturally because their molecules move and spread through random motion.
gash
nounverbverb-transitiveB2
/ɡaʃ/A long, deep cut or wound.
gasholder
nounC1+
/ˈɡæsˌhəʊldə(r)/A large storage container for fuel gas, typically used in a public gas supply system.
gashouse
nounRare
/ˈɡæshaʊs/A building or facility where flammable gas, originally coal gas for lighting and heating, is manufactured and stored; a gasworks.
gasify
verbverb-ambitransitiveC2/Rare
/ˈɡæsɪfaɪ/to convert into gas
gaskell
nounVery Low / Proper Noun
/ˈɡæsk(ə)l/A surname, most notably referring to the 19th-century English novelist and short story writer Elizabeth Gaskell (born Cleghorn).
gasket
nounB2
/ˈɡæs.kɪt/A flat piece of soft material, such as rubber or metal, placed between two surfaces to create a tight seal and prevent leaks.
gaskin
nounC2
/ˈɡæskɪn/The muscular part of a horse's hind leg, between the stifle and the hock.
gaslight
adjectivenounverb-transitiveC1
/ˈɡæs.laɪt/To manipulate someone by psychological means into questioning their own sanity, memory, or perception of reality.
gaslighting
nounHigh
/ˈɡæslaɪtɪŋ/A form of psychological manipulation in which a person or group covertly sows seeds of doubt in a targeted individual or group, making them question their own memory, perception, or judgment, often evoking in them cognitive dissonance and other changes, including low self-esteem.
gasman
nounC1
/ˈɡasmæn/A person employed to read gas meters, install gas appliances, or repair/maintain gas supply lines; specifically, an employee of a gas company.
gasogene
nounVery Rare / Archaic / Historical
/ˈɡæsəʊdʒiːn/A small, portable device for carbonating water by producing carbon dioxide gas through a chemical reaction.
gasohol
nounC1
/ˈɡæs.ə.hɒl/A fuel consisting of a blend of petrol/gasoline and alcohol (typically ethanol).
gasolene
nounLow
/ˈɡæs.əl.iːn/A volatile, flammable liquid mixture of hydrocarbons derived from petroleum, used primarily as fuel in internal combustion engines.
gasolier
nounVery Low
/ˌɡæs.əˈlɪə/A lighting fixture designed for multiple gas burners, often ornate and suspended from a ceiling.
gasoline
nounC1
/ˈɡæs.ə.liːn/A highly flammable, volatile, liquid hydrocarbon mixture, refined from crude oil, used primarily as fuel in internal combustion engines.
gasometer
nounC1
/ɡæˈsɒm.ɪ.tər/A large, often cylindrical container used for storing gas under pressure or at atmospheric pressure, recognizable by its tall, often telescoping structure.
gasometry
nounRare
/ɡæˈsɒm.ɪ.tri/The measurement and analysis of the quantities of gases, particularly in chemical reactions, biological processes, or industrial applications.
gasp
nounverbverb-intransitive+1C1
/ɡɑːsp/To take a sudden, sharp breath in, often with an open mouth, because of surprise, pain, shock, or difficulty breathing.
gaspar
nounLow
/ˈɡaspɑː/A given name of Persian origin meaning 'treasurer' or 'master of the treasure'; one of the traditional names ascribed to the 'Three Wise Men' or 'Magi' in the Christian Nativity story.

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