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Resembling or consisting of vapor or gas
“The vaporous gases are less destructive than liquid gases, and when these gases contaminate the supplies, the contamination can be removed with little difficulty and within short limits of time.”
Foggy, especially due to being obscured by vapor
“We looked up to examine the composition of this vaporous mist, and to ascertain whether we might call it a haze, mist, or fog.”
Flammable and easily set on fire
“Keep the vaporous and flammable chemicals in a dark place with cold temperature, away from fire or direct sun exposure.”
Fanciful or not likely to be true
“So it is evident, if your calculations are based on your erroneous assumption, the whole of your stupid and vaporous argument falls to the ground.”
Impermanent, lasting for only a short period
“In a vaporous moment of inspiration, Isidore had one final thought.”
Relating to or having the characteristics of a gas
Slightly wet or affected with moisture
Filled or covered over with clouds
Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems not to be of this world
In the act or state of burning or smoldering
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