Phrase Hound found 281 phrases and 258 compound words that contain gas. The most common are listed below. Open gas in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 281
- natural gasA mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons associated with petroleum deposits; mostly methane with smaller amounts of ethane, propane and butane; principally used as a fuel.
- gas stationAn establishment which sells gasoline (petrol) and often also diesel.
- greenhouse gasAny gas (such as carbon dioxide, a chlorofluorocarbon (CFC), or methane) that contributes to the greenhouse effect when released into the atmosphere by absorbing infrared radiation emitted by a planet's surface, thus increasing the surface …
- gas pipeline
- tear gasAny lachrymatory, non-lethal chemical compound that causes the eyes to sting and water and/or irritates the respiratory system, mostly used for controlling crowds during riots or as self-defense.
- gas turbineAn internal combustion engine consisting of a compressor, a combustion chamber, and a turbine, where the turbine mechanically powers the compressor.
- gas tankA fuel tank for gasoline built into equipment, especially vehicles.
- gas maskA covering for the face with a filter to protect the user from poison gas.
- hit the gasTo go; go faster.
- out of gasUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see out of, gas.: lacking fuel.
- gas and airAn equal mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen, used as a mild analgesic and anaesthetic, particularly during childbirth, for dental procedures, and in emergency medicine.
- Gas Prices
- flue gasThe gaseous combustion product (smoke) that comes out of a stove or a furnace.
- exhaust gasGas emitted as a result of the combustion of fuels in an engine, and discharged into the atmosphere through an exhaust pipe.
- gas plantA fragrant perennial in the rue family, Dictamnus albus, that gives off so much volatile essential oil that it sometimes can be lit and will burn briefly without harming the plant.
- gas fieldAn area of land or seabed where natural gas can be extracted in commercially viable quantities.
- gas stationsplural of gas station: An establishment which sells gasoline (petrol) and often also diesel.
- town gasAny of several flammable gases sold and distributed by a municipal gasworks for lighting and heating in a town, including coal gas and water gas.
- gas mainThe conduit through which coal gas or natural gas is conveyed to users.
- gas chamberA sealed chamber in which people are executed with poison gas.
- gas pumpA device at a gas station that dispenses gasoline.
- ideal gasa hypothetical gas, whose molecules exhibit no interaction, and undergo elastic collision with each other and with the walls of the container
- Gas mileage
- noble gasAny of the elements of group 18 of the periodic table, being monatomic, usually inert (with very limited exceptions), and gaseous at familiar temperatures.
- gas oila type of fuel oil obtained from the distillation of petroleum.
Compound words 258
- gasolineA flammable liquid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, mainly used as a motor fuel; petrol.
- gaslightA lamp which operates by burning piped illuminating gas (or town gas).
- gassyHaving the nature of, or containing, gas.
- autogasAutomotive gasoline suitable for use in piston-engined gasoline-powered aircraft.
- gasholderA large cylindrical tank used for storing gas, especially town gas (1870s-1940s) or natural gas (1950s-present). Types include one with telescopic sections with wet seals in between and one with a nontelescoping tank and a dry seal.
- gasfittingThe installation and servicing of gas fixtures and appliances.
- gasbagA bag or bladder to hold a reservoir of gas, as in a hot-air balloon.
- antigasCountering military gas attacks.
- gasfitterA person who installs and services gas fixtures and appliances.
- GasheadA supporter of the football team Bristol Rovers F.C.