methane

noun/ˈmɛθeɪn/

Frequency rank: #7,325 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A colorless, odorless flammable gas that is the main component of natural gas.

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Example sentence

Livestock farming produces large amounts of methane, which contributes to climate change.

Synonyms & related words

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