gaseous
Translation
gaseous
Examples
Oxygen is a gaseous element.
Oxygen is a gaseous element.
The planet has a gaseous atmosphere.
The planet has a gaseous atmosphere.
Grammar Patterns
((gaseous)) + noun describes a substance in a gas-like state Oxygen is a gaseous element.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vaporous, airy; Antonyms: solid, liquid
Etymology
From 'gas' + the suffix '-eous', meaning 'of the nature of'. 'Gas' itself was coined from the Greek 'khaos' (chaos).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'gas house' – a house full of gas, which is in a gaseous state.