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1. greenhouse_gas
noun. a gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation.
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2. greenhouse
noun. ['ˈgriːnˌhaʊs'] a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions.
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- greenhouse (English)
- green (English)
- grene (Middle English (1100-1500))
- house (English)
- hous (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. gas
noun. ['ˈgæs'] 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.
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- gas (English)
- gas (Dutch)
4. gas
noun. ['ˈgæs'] a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely.
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- gas (English)
- gas (Dutch)
5. gas
noun. ['ˈgæs'] a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines.
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- gas (English)
- gas (Dutch)
6. gas
noun. ['ˈgæs'] a pedal that controls the throttle valve.
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- gas (English)
- gas (Dutch)
7. gas
noun. ['ˈgæs'] a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal.
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- gas (English)
- gas (Dutch)
8. gas
verb. ['ˈgæs'] attack with gas; subject to gas fumes.
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- gas (English)
- gas (Dutch)
9. gas
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- gas (English)
- gas (Dutch)