methane

/ˈmɛθeɪn//ˈmiːθeɪn/

noun

  1. 1

    The 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.
  2. 2

    Any of very many derivatives of methane.

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