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 colorless, flammable gas Methane is the main component of natural gas.
Similar Words
Synonyms: natural gas, marsh gas
Etymology
From Greek 'methy' (wine) plus the chemical suffix '-ane', as it was related to methyl alcohol.
Memory Tips
Think of 'methane' as the gas that 'meets' you in a swamp or from a cow.