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gas
/ɡæs/
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the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container
温室气体；气体；气
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Saving energy can reduce the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
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节约能源可减少温室气体排出到大气层。
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