methane (CH4)
Definition
Colorless, odorless, but flammable hydrocarbon gas that is the chief constituent (about 75 to 99 percent) of natural gas. It is non-toxic but works like an asphyxiant and is one of the major hothouse gases. Methane is converted into methanol by catalytic oxidation.
methane (CH4) is in the Industries, Manufacturing, & Technology subject.
methane (CH4) appears in the definitions of the following terms:
biogasification,
methanol (CH3OH),
volatile organic compound (VOC),
carbon dioxide equivalent,
liquefied natural gas (LNG),
atmosphere,
natural gas,
greenhouse effect,
hydrocarbon,
landfill gas
and
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