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gas vs fluid

fluid vs gas

gas and fluid both are nouns.

gas is not an adjective while fluid is an adjective.

gas is a verb but fluid is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gas Yes No Yes No
fluid Yes Yes No No
As nouns, fluid is a hypernym of gas; that is, fluid is a word with a broader meaning than gas:
  • gas: a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely
  • fluid: continuous amorphous matter that tends to flow and to conform to the outline of its container: a liquid or a gas
gas (noun) fluid (noun)
a pedal that controls the throttle valve continuous amorphous matter that tends to flow and to conform to the outline of its container: a liquid or a gas
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 substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure
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 (adjective) fluid (adjective)
subject to change; variable
in cash or easily convertible to cash
smooth and unconstrained in movement
characteristic of a fluid; capable of flowing and easily changing shape
affording change (especially in social status)
gas (verb) fluid (verb)
show off
attack with gas; subject to gas fumes
Difference between gas and fluid

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