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Definition of gas cloud in English: gas cloudnoun ˈɡas ˌklaʊd 1Astronomy. A mass of gaseous material in space; specifically one from which a planet, solar system, or other celestial object is formed. 2A coherent mass of (especially harmful) gas or gaseous material released into the air, e.g. from a volcano, leaking gas pipe, etc.; especially a mass of poison gas released in a gas attack.
Origin Late 19th century. From gas + cloud. Definition of gas cloud in US English: gas cloudnounˈɡas ˌklaʊd 1Astronomy. A mass of gaseous material in space; specifically one from which a planet, solar system, or other celestial object is formed. 2A coherent mass of (especially harmful) gas or gaseous material released into the air, e.g. from a volcano, leaking gas pipe, etc.; especially a mass of poison gas released in a gas attack.
Origin Late 19th century. From gas + cloud. |