gaseous state (B1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈɡæsiəs ˈsteɪt/
Definition
A state of matter where particles are widely spaced and free to move in any direction, characterized by high volume and low density.
Examples
Water can exist in three main states: solid, liquid, and gaseous state.
The gaseous state of a substance is often achieved by increasing its temperature.
How to Use gaseous state
- in a gaseous state (prepositional phrase)
- existing as a gas — "The substance was in a gaseous state at room temperature."
- change from a gaseous state (verb phrase)
- to undergo a phase transition from a gas to a liquid or solid — "The gas will change from a gaseous state to a liquid state as it is cooled."
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