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methane
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As a noun, methane means the simplest aliphatic hydrocarbon, CH₄, being a constituent of natural gas, and one of the most abundant greenhouse gases.
Meanings of methane
3 meaningsnoun
organic compoundThe simplest aliphatic hydrocarbon, CH₄, being a constituent of natural gas, and one of the most abundant greenhouse gases.
“Cattle emit a large amount of methane.”
organic chemistryAny of very many derivatives of methane.
A colorless odorless gas used as a fuel
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