methane

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Methane

Pronunciation

• (UK) enPR: mēth'ān IPA ^(key): /ˈmiːθeɪn/
• (US) (Canada) enPR: mĕth'ān, IPA ^(key): /ˈmɛθeɪn/

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Noun

Singular methane

Plural none

1. (uncountable) Methane (CH₄) is a type of hydrocarbon that is found as the main part of natural gas.

   Methane is an alkane with 1 carbon atom.