(ichthyology) An internal organ that fish use to control their buoyancy, allowing them to maintain or change depth by changing their density.

plural of gas bladder

A naturally occurring form of gasoline found near many oil and natural gas wells. It can be used in vehicles, but doing so is illegal and has been reported to cause damage to engines.

The incandescent gauze (mantle) surrounding the flame in a gas lamp, which contains rare earths to enhance the light output.

gas-liquid chromatography

(US) A fuel tank for gasoline built into equipment, especially vehicles.

An internal combustion engine consisting of a compressor, a combustion chamber, and a turbine, where the turbine mechanically powers the compressor.

plural of gas syringe

A toxic chemical compound and banned weapon of mass destruction which, when inhaled or ingested, impairs nervous system functions, typically causing extreme physical distress and death by asphyxiation.

(Canada, US, automobiles) Accelerator; foot control for fuel flow.