wispish

adjective

Definition of wispishnext
as in gaseous

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  1. gaseous
  2. tenuous
  3. thin
  4. vaporous
  5. invisible
  6. diaphanous
  7. intangible
Adjective
  • Metals built for extreme environments To witness this microscopic change in real time, researchers cooled metal samples to -253°C using gaseous helium at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source in Oxfordshire.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The vast majority of living organisms, however, are not able to use nitrogen in its gaseous form.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of gaseous
Adjective
  • Its collection of disparate groups and varied agenda items has always made its cohesiveness seem tenuous.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026
  • And after Democrats' chaotic primary process, Jackson's path to victory in the Pine Tree State remained tenuous.
    — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of tenuous
Adjective
  • Its thin-film cadmium-telluride technology doesn't rely on the silicon supply chain.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • In past years, people have repurposed the thin plastic from the signs to make school projects, as art canvases, and even model airplanes.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of thin
Adjective
  • In the Christian tradition, these words are a grim warning of our transience, the vaporous substance of our lives.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Hz [Warp] Warp lodestars Seefeel are most recognizable for their vaporous blend of shoegaze, ambient, and experimental electronic music.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
Definition of vaporous
Adjective
  • The challenge is economically extracting its nearly invisible ions from brine.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Seven million are credit invisible, while another 25 million have thin credit files.
    — Artem Lalaiants, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of invisible
Adjective
  • Meunier, who keeps a replica of the mask in his apartment, translated his fascination with her into a hauntingly romantic collection of diaphanous, nightdress-like gowns, fluid tailoring, and trailing silhouettes.
    — Livia Caligor, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Despite the luxurious textures, the diaphanous space had the air of a compartment.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of diaphanous
Adjective
  • Fitch Ratings changed its outlook on the bank to negative last month, citing rapid growth in its balance sheet and a high level of intangible assets.
    — EMILIO SANABRIA, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Excluding certain items, including restructuring charges and costs associated with intangible assets, Pfizer posted earnings per share of 87 cents for the quarter.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of intangible
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