Methane
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmiːθeɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Methane is a noun meaning (organic chemistry, countable) Any of very many derivatives of methane.
Meaning
(organic chemistry, countable) Any of very many derivatives of methane.
More Meanings
- (organic chemistry, uncountable) The simplest aliphatic hydrocarbon, CH₄, being a constituent of natural gas, and one of the most abundant greenhouse gases.
Example Sentences
Cattle emit a large amount of methane.
Methane, an invisible, odorless gas that makes up more than 95% of natural gas fuel, can be as much as 80 times more potent as a global warmer per given unit than CO₂, which is more plentiful in the atmosphere. While there are less emissions than CO₂, methane lasts around 12 years, while CO₂ lingers for centuries.
Word Forms
- methanes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include methanol, diphenyl, sulphide, gas, cmm, producing.
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