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< /iˈlɛr ʒɛrˈmɛ̃ ɛdˈgar/, 1834–1917, French impressionist painter.

verb -gases, -gasses, -gassing or -gassed

1. (tr) to remove gas from (a container, vacuum tube, liquid, adsorbent, etc)
2. (intr) to lose adsorbed or absorbed gas by desorption

noun

1. Hilaire Germain Edgar (ilɛr ʒɛrmɛ̃ ɛdɡar). 1834–1917, French impressionist painter and sculptor, noted for his brilliant draughtsmanship and ability to convey movement, esp in his studies of horse racing and ballet dancers