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Meaning of methane

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

methane

Pronunciation:/ˈmɛθeɪn//ˈmiːθeɪn//ˈmɛθeɪn/

noun

Definitions

  1. The simplest aliphatic hydrocarbon, CH₄, being a constituent of natural gas, and one of the most abundant greenhouse gases.

    Example: Cattle emit a large amount of methane.

    Synonyms:carbon tetrahydridemethyl hydride

  2. Any of very many derivatives of methane.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/methane

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