Definition

The condition or quality of being in a gas form.

Example

The gaseity of the substance allows it to fill the entire container.

Conversation

I was reading about the gaseity of different substances yesterday.

That sounds interesting! What did you find out?

Well, it turns out that some materials can exist purely in a gaseous state.

That's cool! I didn't know that could happen.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gaseity → It is formed from "gas" (from Latin *gas*, meaning a state of matter that is neither solid nor liquid) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the quality or state of). The word "gaseity" refers to the quality or state of being a gas.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'gas' to remember that 'gaseity' means the quality of being in a gaseous state.

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