aftergas
|af-ter-gas|
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/ˈæftərˌɡæs/
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/ˈɑːftəˌɡæs/
residual gas
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aftergas' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'gas', where 'after' indicates a subsequent state and 'gas' refers to a gaseous substance.
Historical Evolution
'aftergas' has remained consistent in its usage, referring to gases remaining after a process.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'gas remaining after a process', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
residual gas that remains in a system after a process or reaction has occurred.
The aftergas from the chemical reaction was vented safely.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/26 07:21