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Gases vs. Gasses

Gases

Substances in a state of matter with no fixed shape that expand to fill their container

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Gasses

Substances in a state of matter where particles move freely, not liquid or solid

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etymology
  • 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.
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