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methane

/ˈmiː.θeɪn/

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noun

/ˈmiː.θeɪn/B2formalscientific
  • ruБесцветный газ без запаха, являющийся основным компонентом природного газа и используемый в качестве топлива.

A colorless, odorless gas that is the main component of natural gas and is used as a fuel.

uncountable

  1. Colorless, odorless gasB2formalscientific

    A colorless, odorless, flammable gas (CH4) that is the main component of natural gas, used as a fuel and energy source.

    ruБесцветный газ без запаха

    • Methane is burned in power plants to generate electricity.
    • Many homes use methane for heating and cooking.
    • The gas stove runs on methane supplied through the pipeline.

    Synonymsmarsh gas

Forms
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  • methanes' possessive plural form
  • methane's possessive singular form