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methane in German

methane in German is Methan — methane means a colourless, odourless gas (CH4) that is the main component of natural gas and a potent greenhouse gas.

methane in German

Methan
noun
(organic compound, uncountable) The simplest aliphatic hydrocarbon, CH₄, being a constituent of natural gas, and one of the most abundant greenhouse gases.

What does "methane" mean?

  1. noun A colourless, odourless gas (CH4) that is the main component of natural gas and a potent greenhouse gas.
    "Cattle farming releases large amounts of methane into the atmosphere."
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methane in a sentence

  • Cattle farming releases large amounts of methane into the atmosphere.
  • Methane is flammable and burns with a pale blue flame.

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What is "methane" in German?

"methane" in German is Methan. methane means: A colourless, odourless gas (CH4) that is the main component of natural gas and a potent greenhouse gas.

How do you use "methane" in a sentence?

Example: "Cattle farming releases large amounts of methane into the atmosphere." In German, "methane" is Methan.

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