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methane
nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/mɨˈtɐnu/me·ta·no
Definition
1A colorless, odorless flammable gas that is the main constituent of natural gas and is also produced by the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter. It is the simplest hydrocarbon (CH₄).
Usage examples
“Cattle farming is a significant source of atmospheric methane.”
“Methane can be used as a fuel for heating and electricity generation.”
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methane emissionsmethane gasmethane production