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gas

/ɡæs/

Gas is a substance like air that is used as a fuel for heating or cooking in many homes. It is a state of matter that is neither solid nor liquid and flows easily through pipes.

Ejemplos

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I forgot to turn off the gas after cooking dinner.

I forgot to turn off the gas after cooking dinner.

2

The residential complex utilizes natural gas for its central heating system.

The residential complex utilizes natural gas for its central heating system.

3

Is the gas on? I can't get the stove to light.

Is the gas on? I can't get the stove to light.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
gas
Verb
gas
Adjetivo
gaseous
Relacionado
gasoline
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Truco para recordar

G-A-S: Generates Always Steam (when heating water on a stove).

Quiz rápido

Please be careful; I think I smell a ___ leak in the kitchen.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: gas

Ejemplos

1

I forgot to turn off the gas after cooking dinner.

everyday

I forgot to turn off the gas after cooking dinner.

2

The residential complex utilizes natural gas for its central heating system.

formal

The residential complex utilizes natural gas for its central heating system.

3

Is the gas on? I can't get the stove to light.

informal

Is the gas on? I can't get the stove to light.

4

Under standard conditions, oxygen exists as a colorless and odorless gas.

academic

Under standard conditions, oxygen exists as a colorless and odorless gas.

5

The company reported a significant increase in gas consumption this quarter.

business

The company reported a significant increase in gas consumption this quarter.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
gas
Verb
gas
Adjetivo
gaseous
Relacionado
gasoline

Colocaciones comunes

gas stove gas stove
gas leak gas leak
gas bill gas bill
natural gas natural gas
gas supply gas supply

Frases Comunes

step on the gas

to go faster (usually in a car)

run out of gas

to lose energy or reach the end of a supply

cooking with gas

to be making very good progress

Se confunde a menudo con

gas vs glass

Glass is a hard, transparent material used for windows; gas is an air-like substance.

gas vs petrol

In the UK, gas is fuel for heating, while petrol is fuel for cars. In the US, gas refers to both.

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Notas de uso

In a home context, 'gas' almost always refers to the fuel used for the stove or water heater. In American English, 'gas' is also the common word for the liquid fuel used in cars (gasoline).

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Errores comunes

Learners often say 'the gas is finish' instead of 'we have run out of gas' or 'the gas has run out.'

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Truco para recordar

G-A-S: Generates Always Steam (when heating water on a stove).

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Origen de la palabra

Coined in the 17th century by a Dutch chemist from the Greek word 'chaos', referring to a formless state.

Patrones gramaticales

uncountable (mostly) used with the definite article 'the gas' plural 'gases' used only in scientific contexts
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Contexto cultural

In many Western countries, gas is the preferred method for professional cooking because it allows for instant heat control.

Quiz rápido

Please be careful; I think I smell a ___ leak in the kitchen.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: gas

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