O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image

methane

/mɛθeɪn/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

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."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Etymologically related

Synonyms for methane

Rhymes with methane