methane

noun (methane — uncountable)

«methane» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Methane is a gas with no colour or smell that burns easily; it is the main part of natural gas used for cooking and heating. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons methane is a greenhouse gas that traps heat; cows, rice fields, swamps and rubbish tips give it off. Its formula is CH4: one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms. Phrases: «methane gas», «natural gas».

Examples

Methane is the main part of natural gas. tree →
Cows burp out methane. tree →
Methane is a greenhouse gas. tree →
Rotting rubbish in landfills makes methane. tree →
The gas cooker burns methane. tree →
A methane molecule has 1 carbon and 4 hydrogen atoms; how many atoms in all? tree →

Note

Uncountable. UK said MEE-thane, US METH-ane. Gas companies add a smell to natural gas so you can notice leaks — methane itself has none. Safety: if you smell gas, get out and call for help.

On Mova

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