Gyasu, Gyāsu: 1 definition

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Gyasu means something in . If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Gyāsu (ಗ್ಯಾಸು):—

1) [noun] the fluid form of a substance in which it can expand indefinitely and completely fill its container; form that is neither liquid nor solid; a gas.

2) [noun] any mixture of flammable gases used for lighting, heating or cooking; the cooking gas.

3) [noun] various gaseous substances formed by living or decaying matter, esp. if formed in the stomach, bowels, etc.

4) [noun] volatile, highly flammable, colourless liquid mixture of hydrocarbons produced by the fractional distillation of petroleum and used chiefly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines; gasoline.

5) [noun] a lamp that uses the kerosene vaporised by pressure; a gas-lamp.

6) [noun] (fig.) a false statement made with or without intent to deceive.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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