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Methane
METH-ayn
/ˈmɛθeɪn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Methane
Dictionary meaning
A potent greenhouse gas and the main component of natural gas.
Examples
- Methane is 80 times more potent than CO₂ as a greenhouse gas over 20 years.
Pronunciation tips
Two syllables. Stress on first syllable. The 'th' is soft, as in 'thing'.
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