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gas vs firedamp

firedamp vs gas

gas and firedamp both are nouns.

gas is a verb but firedamp is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gas Yes No Yes No
firedamp Yes No No No
As nouns, firedamp is a hyponym of gas; that is, firedamp is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than gas:
  • gas: a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely
  • firedamp: a mixture of gases (mostly methane) that form in coal mines and become explosive when mixed with air
gas (noun) firedamp (noun)
a pedal that controls the throttle valve a mixture of gases (mostly methane) that form in coal mines and become explosive when mixed with air
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
gas (verb) firedamp (verb)
show off
attack with gas; subject to gas fumes
Difference between gas and firedamp

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