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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

methane

/mɛθeɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does methane mean?

noun

A colourless, odourless, highly flammable gaseous hydrocarbon, CH4, used as a fuel and in the manufacture of chemicals. It is a major component of natural gas.

Example

"The drilling operation released large quantities of methane into the atmosphere."

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