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Gases/Gasses
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Gases vs. Gasses
Gases
Substances in a state of matter with no fixed shape that expand to fill their container
Examples:
Synonyms:
vapors
air
fluids
Antonyms:
solids
liquids
Gasses
Substances in a state of matter where particles move freely, not liquid or solid
Examples:
Synonyms:
vapors
aerosols
fumes
Antonyms:
liquids
solids
Ways to tell them apart:
Gases
is the plural form of
gas
, which refers to various types of gaseous substances.
Gasses
is a verb form that refers to the act of supplying or being supplied with gas.
Remember that
gases
will often be used in scientific or technical contexts.
When you want to talk about the process of providing gas to something, you use
gasses
.
Visualize
gases
filling a room or container as a collective noun, while
gasses
involves the action taking place.
When to use gases:
When to use gasses:
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