liquefied natural gas (LNG)
Definition
Natural gas (mainly methane and ethane) compressed at moderate pressure but (unlike liquefied petroleum gas or LPG) cooled to -258°F to remain liquid. The volume of natural gas as liquid is 1/600th of its volume as gas. LNG is stored and transported in insulated pressure containers.
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liquefied natural gas (LNG) is in the Industries, Manufacturing, & Technology subject.
liquefied natural gas (LNG) appears in the definitions of the following terms: barrel (bbl), petroleum and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
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