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Gas

A phase of matter which has no definite volume or shape. Gases are highly compressible.

The following table summarizes the names given to various phase transitions.

from to phase transition

gas liquid condensation

gas solid crystal lattice formation

liquid solid fusion, solidification, or freezing

liquid gas boiling, vaporization, or evaporation

solid gas sublimation

solid liquid melting

Condensation, Crystal, Liquid, Melting, Phase Transition, Solid, Sublimation

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