methane
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈmeθeɪn/ · UK /ˈmiːθeɪn/
methane means: A gas that burns easily, forms most of natural gas, and helps trap heat in the atmosphere.
noun
NATURAL GASB2
A gas that burns easily, forms most of natural gas, and helps trap heat in the atmosphere.
- Methane is present in natural gas.
- The farm is trying to reduce methane emissions.
- Workers discovered a methane leak near the mine.
Questions about methane
What does methane mean?
A gas that burns easily, forms most of natural gas, and helps trap heat in the atmosphere.
What is methane in other languages?
Türkçe: metan · Español: metano · Français: méthane · Deutsch: Methan · Italiano: metano · 日本語: メタン
How do you pronounce methane?
In American English /ˈmeθeɪn/; in British English /ˈmiːθeɪn/.
How do you use methane in a sentence?
Methane is present in natural gas. The farm is trying to reduce methane emissions.
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