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compressed gas vs gas

gas vs compressed gas

compressed gas and gas both are nouns.

compressed gas is not a verb while gas is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compressed gas Yes No No No
gas Yes No Yes No
As nouns, gas is a hypernym of compressed gas; that is, gas is a word with a broader meaning than compressed gas:
  • compressed gas: gas at a high pressure that can be used as a propellant
  • gas: a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely
Other hypernyms of compressed gas include propellant, propellent.
compressed gas (noun) gas (noun)
gas at a high pressure that can be used as a propellant a pedal that controls the throttle valve
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
a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes
compressed gas (verb) gas (verb)
show off
attack with gas; subject to gas fumes
Difference between compressed gas and gas

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