gassing (See gas)

1 the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container

2 a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely

3 a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines [syn: gasoline, gasolene, petrol]

4 a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal [syn: flatulence, flatulency]

5 a pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he stepped on the gas" [syn: accelerator, accelerator pedal, gas pedal, throttle, gun]

6 a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes [syn: natural gas]

1 attack with gas; subject to gas fumes; "The despot gassed the rebellious tribes"

2 show off [syn: boast, tout, swash, shoot a line, brag, blow, bluster, vaunt, gasconade] [also: gassing, gasses, gassed, gasses (pl)]gassing

1 the process of interacting with gas

2 the deliberate act of poisoning some person or animal with gas

English

Verb

gassing

1. present participle of gas

Noun

1. Poisoning by noxious gas.
2. The liberation of hydrogen from an overcharged battery due to electrolysis of the electrolyte.

Gassing can mean:

• Emitting gas
  • Gassing, destructive gas generation in batteries
• Harming or killing with gas: see Gas (disambiguation)#Biological effects
• Gassing (prison slang), a type of misbehavior in prisons
• Talking diffusely or profusely