Avgases

/ˈævɡæsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of avgas; multiple quantities or types of aviation gasoline.

Etymology

Simple regular plural formation of the abbreviation avgas, following standard English rules by adding 's.' This reflects the relatively modern, technical origin of the term avgas itself.

Kelly Says

It's interesting that even technical aviation abbreviations follow ordinary English plural rules, showing how quickly new words get absorbed into the language and treated like any other noun.

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