Gaslike

Pronunciation: /ɡæsˌlaɪk/

Definitions of gaslike

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case 'gaslike' describes something that is similar to or characteristic of gas

Example Sentences

A1 The smell of the flower was gaslike.

A2 The liquid in the container had a gaslike consistency.

B1 The substance emitted a gaslike odor when heated.

B2 The scientist described the unknown compound as having a gaslike nature.

C1 The gaslike properties of the new element were carefully studied by the research team.

C2 The gaslike behavior of the chemical compound under extreme conditions surprised the experts.

Examples of gaslike in a Sentence

formal The substance had a gaslike quality, making it difficult to contain in a solid form.

informal The smell coming from the kitchen was so gaslike, I had to open a window.

slang I can't stand the gaslike odor of that perfume.

figurative Her laughter was so infectious, it spread through the room like a gaslike substance.

Grammatical Forms of gaslike

• past tense: gasliked
• plural: gaslikes
• comparative: more gaslike
• superlative: most gaslike
• present tense: gaslikes
• future tense: will gaslike
• perfect tense: has gasliked
• continuous tense: is gasliking
• singular: gaslike
• positive degree: gaslike
• infinitive: to gaslike
• gerund: gasliking
• participle: gasliked

Origin and Evolution of gaslike

First Known Use: 1851 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'gaslike' originated from the combination of the word 'gas' and the suffix '-like', which is used to indicate resemblance or similarity to something.

Evolution of the word: The term 'gaslike' has been used to describe something that resembles or behaves like a gas, such as having a gaseous form or properties. Over time, the word has been primarily used in scientific contexts to describe substances or phenomena with gas-like characteristics.