methane

BrE /ˈθiː.meɪn/ AmE /ˈmɛθ.eɪn/

noun en → es

1 GAS [uncountable] B2

a gas that is produced by the breakdown of organic matter and is used as a fuel, especially in homes and factories

metano

Collocations methane emissions · methane gas

  • Methane is a major contributor to global warming.

    El metano es un contribuyente importante al calentamiento global.

2 CHEMISTRY [uncountable] C1

a chemical compound with the formula CH4, consisting of one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms

metano (química)

Collocations methane molecule · methane compound

  • The methane molecule is the simplest hydrocarbon.

    La molécula de metano es el hidrocarburo más simple.