methane
UK/'meθein/US
TOEFLC1
Definitions
n.
A colorless, odorless flammable gas (CH₄), the simplest hydrocarbon, found in natural gas and a major greenhouse gas.
甲烷，沼气
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmethylroot
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anesuffix
=methane
Example Sentences
- 1.
Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is primarily produced by livestock farming.
- 2.
Natural gas deposits contain significant amounts of methane used for heating.