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gassoso

gaseous, gas-like

adjective gahs-SOH-zoh Rare

Usage Note

Gassoso describes matter in a gaseous state, as opposed to liquido or solido. Note the double s, which is standard orthography for this word. The informal noun gassosa (or gassata) means a fizzy soft drink, showing the same root — Italian also uses acqua gassata for sparkling water, distinct from gassoso in the physical-chemistry sense.

Examples

"L'idrogeno è un elemento gassoso a temperatura ambiente."

Natural Translation

Hydrogen is a gaseous element at room temperature.

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