methane
Translation
methane
Examples
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas.
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas.
Cows produce a lot of methane.
Cows produce a lot of methane.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a type of greenhouse gas Methane is a greenhouse gas.
Similar Words
Synonyms: marsh gas
Etymology
From Greek 'methy' (wine) + the chemical suffix '-ane'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'meth-' as a chemical prefix for one carbon atom, and '-ane' as the suffix for a simple hydrocarbon.