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Methane

Definition

(scientific) A colourless, odourless gas that is the simplest hydrocarbon (CH₄), produced naturally by decaying organic matter and as a major component of natural gas; it is a potent greenhouse gas.

Example Sentences

1Methane emissions from agriculture, particularly from livestock, contribute significantly to global warming.
2Is it feasible to capture methane from landfill sites and use it as a renewable energy source?
3The research team did not detect any methane in the atmosphere of that exoplanet, ruling out biological activity.
4Consider how reducing methane leaks from oil and gas infrastructure could rapidly slow the rate of climate change.
5There is a growing consensus among scientists that tackling methane is the most effective short-term strategy for meeting the Paris Agreement targets.

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