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methane

UK /ˈmɛθeɪn/ | US /ˈmɛθeɪn/

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

methane in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) The simplest aliphatic hydrocarbon, CH₄, being a constituent of natural gas, and one of the most abundant greenhouse gases.
  • (noun) Any of very many derivatives of methane.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun The simplest aliphatic hydrocarbon, CH₄, being a constituent of natural gas, and one of the most abundant greenhouse gases.
  2. 2
    noun Any of very many derivatives of methane.

Examples

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Synonyms

carbon tetrahydride methyl hydride
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