gassy
/ˈɡæsi/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: 2.38 in modern English
9
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Having the nature of, or containing, gas.
adj
Having the nature of, or containing, gas.
adj
Having the nature of, or containing, gas.
adj
Having the nature of, or containing, gas.
adj
Tending to cause flatulence.
Example Sentences
- "In gassy curds, the condition that promotes the generation of gas, is opposed to the condition that favors the development of acid, and vice versa. Therefore, I believe the secret of making good cheese from gassy curds is to promote the development of lactic acid."
- "In gassy and slightly gassy mines, approved electrical equipment has been allowed. In mines subject to instantaneous outbursts of gas, no electrical apparatus has been permitted."
- "Prior to this investigation, it was thought that there might be a correlation between the coal gassiness and the average methane concentration above the coal surface. Higher methane concentrations might be observed for gassier coals. However, figure 5 shows no obvious correlation, probably because the gassier coals were stored in open-top silos where better air circulation reduces the methane concentration."
- "Underground construction operations shall be classified as gassy if: […] (iii) The underground construction operation is both connected to an underground work area which is currently classified as gassy and is also subject to a continuous course of air containing the flammable gas concentration."
- "Bell pushes labelled "Steward" proved to be more than ornamental, even though gassy mineral waters may not be the ideal fare for a narrow-gauge journey."
- "USAmericans just couldn't bring themselves to order "gassy" drinks. But once the buzz changed from "gassy" to "sparkling," the biz hit the jackpot. Now even Coke wants to be known for not for selling "carbonated beverages," but "sparkling beverages.""
Etymology
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈɡæsi/
- British English: /ˈɡæsi/