noun🔗ShareThe simplest aliphatic hydrocarbon, CH₄, being a constituent of natural gas, and one of the most abundant greenhouse gases."Cattle emit a large amount of methane."compoundsubstancechemistryenvironmentenergyfuelscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny of very many derivatives of methane."Many cleaning products contain methane derivatives, which make them effective at dissolving grease. "compoundsubstancechemistryfuelscienceenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading