Defn: Having a form of gas; gaseous.
GASIFY
Gas"i*fy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Gasified; p. pr. & vb. n. Gasifying.]
Etym: [Gas + -fy.]
Defn: To convert into gas, or an aëriform fluid, as by the application of heat, or by chemical processes.
GASIFY
Gas"i*fy, v. i.
Defn: To become gas; to pass from a liquid to a gaseous state.
Scientific American.
GASKET Gas"ket, n. Etym: [Cf. F. garcette, It. gaschetta, Sp. cajeta caburn, garceta reef point.]
1. (Naut.)
Defn: A line or band used to lash a furled sail securely. Sea gaskets are common lines; harbor gaskets are plaited and decorated lines or bands. Called also casket.
2. (Mech.) (a) The plaited hemp used for packing a piston, as of the steam engine and its pumps. (b) Any ring or washer of packing.
GASKINS
Gas"kins, n.pl. Etym: [Cf. Galligaskins.]