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Meaning of "methane" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD METHANE

From meth(yl) + -ane.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF METHANE

methane  [ˈmiːθeɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF METHANE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Methane is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES METHANE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

methane

Methane

Methane is a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH 4. It is the simplest alkane and the main component of natural gas. The relative abundance of methane makes it an attractive fuel, though capturing and storing it may pose challenges due to its gaseous state found at normal conditions. In its natural state, methane is found both below ground, and under the sea floor, where it often finds its way to the surface and in the earth's atmosphere where it is known as atmospheric methane.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH METHANE


chloromethane
ˌklɔːrəʊˈmiːθeɪn
diazomethane
daɪˌeɪzəʊˈmiːθeɪn
dichlorodifluoromethane
daɪˌklɔːrəʊdaɪˌflʊərəʊˈmiːθeɪn
dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
daɪˌklɔːrəʊdaɪˌfiːnaɪltraɪˌklɔːrəʊˈiːθeɪn
dichloromethane
daɪˌklɔːrəʊˈmiːθeɪn
ethane
ˈiːθeɪn
ethoxyethane
ɛˌθɒksɪˈiːθeɪn
hexachlorethane
ˌhɛksəklɔːrˈiːθeɪn
nitromethane
ˌnaɪtrəʊˈmiːθeɪn
polyurethane
ˌpɒlɪˈjʊərəˌθeɪn
sulfonmethane
ˌsʌlfɒnˈmiːθeɪn
sulphonmethane
ˌsʌlfɒnˈmiːθeɪn
tetrachloromethane
ˈtɛtrəklɔːrəʊˌmiːθeɪn
thane
θeɪn
tribromomethane
ˌtraɪbrəʊməʊˈmiːθeɪn
trichloroethane
traɪˌklɔːrəʊˈiːθeɪn
trichloromethane
traɪˌklɔːrəʊˈmiːθeɪn
trihalomethane
traɪˌheɪləʊˈmiːθeɪn
triiodomethane
ˌtraɪaɪˌəʊdəʊˈmiːθeɪn
triphenylmethane
traɪˌfiːnaɪlˈmiːθeɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE METHANE

methacrylate
methacrylate resin
methacrylic acid
methadon
methadone
methaemoglobin
methamphetamine
methanal
methanation
methane series
methanoic acid
methanol
methanometer
methaqualone
methedrine
metheglin
methemoglobin
methenamine
methicillin

WORDS THAT END LIKE METHANE

abthane
allophane
barchane
camphane
Cellophane
cymophane
halothane
hedyphane
hexachloroethane
hexachlorophane
hyalophane
hydrophane
lithophane
Masakhane
Phomvihane
rhodophane
stephane
tryptophane

Synonyms and antonyms of methane in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «methane» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF METHANE

Find out the translation of methane to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of methane from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «methane» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

甲烷
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

metano
570 millions of speakers

English

methane
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मीथेन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الميثان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

метан
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

metano
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মিথেন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

méthane
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Metana
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Methan
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

メタン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

메탄
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Methane
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mêtan
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மீத்தேன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मिथेन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

metan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

metano
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

metan
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

метан
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

metan
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

μεθάνιο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

metaan
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

metan
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

metan
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of methane

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «METHANE»

The term «methane» is quite widely used and occupies the 27.601 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «METHANE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about methane

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QUOTES WITH «METHANE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word methane.
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Josh Fox
When you can light your water on fire due to methane contamination in your ground water, what else can you do but laugh?

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «METHANE»

Discover the use of methane in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to methane and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Fundamentals of Coalbed Methane Reservoir Engineering
" "In this long-awaited book, Seidle also examines coal deposits as reservoirs, discusses the physics of gas storage in coal and its production, and covers basic equations of mass balance and production rates, negative decline, simulation ...
John Seidle, 2011
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Methane and Climate Change
This timely and authoritative book provides the only comprehensive and balanced overview of our current knowledge of sources of methane and how these might be controlled to limit future climate change.
Dave Reay, Peter Smith, Andre van Amstel, 2010
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Methane Gas Hydrate
'Methane Gas Hydrate' examines this potential by focusing on methane gas hydrate, which is increasingly considered a significant source of energy.
Ayhan Demirbas, 2010
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Methane and its Derivatives
"Covers the chemistry, process chemistry, technology, engineering, and economics of methane conversion, including its environmental impact and commercial exploitation.
Sunggyu Lee, 1996
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Methane: global warming and production by animals
An authoritative review of global warming and the role of animals. Strategies to reduce methane production by animals are described. Important guide for those involved in environmental science, nutrition and microbiology.
Angela R. Moss, 1993
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Methods in Methane Metabolism, Part B: Methanotrophy
Produced by microbes on a large scale, methane is an important alternative fuel as well as a potent greenhouse gas. This volume focuses on microbial methane metabolism, which is central to the global carbon cycle.
Amy Rosenzweig, Stephen W. Ragsdale, 2011
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Atmospheric methane: its role in the global environment
This book brings together our knowledge of the trends and the causes behind the increased levels of methane.
Mohammad Aslam Khan Khalil, 2000
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Methods in Methane Metabolism: Methanogenesis
Produced by microbes on a large scale, methane is an important alternative fuel as well as a potent greenhouse gas. This volume focuses on microbial methane metabolism, which is central to the global carbon cycle.
Amy Claire Rosenzweig, Stephen W. Ragsdale, 2011
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Realizing the Energy Potential of Methane Hydrate for the ...
Realizing the Energy Potential of Methane Hydrate for the United States evaluates the program's research projects and management processes since its congressional re-authorization in 2005, and presents recommendations for its future ...
Board on Earth Sciences and Resources, Division on Earth and Life Studies, 2009
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Measuring Methane Production from Ruminants
This book gives a comprehensive account of the methodologies for measuring methane from in vitro fermentation systems, and from stall-fed and grazing animals.
Harinder P. S. Makkar, Philip E. Vercoe, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «METHANE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term methane is used in the context of the following news items.
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Four Things To Look For In EPA's New Voluntary Methane
Recent scientific studies have found that methane leaks are widespread and unpredictable, with a set of sporadic sources responsible for a ... «Breaking Energy, Jul 15»
2
Methane leak has been contained… temporarily
A day after methane gas was seen escaping from fissures in an ... with the waste dumped there, which resulted in emission of methane gas. «The Hindu, Jul 15»
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Cutting methane waste provides chance to purify air, boost economy
What's still surprising for us in Utah is that our air pollution challenges are more than just an urban problem. In fact, only two counties outside of ... «Deseret News, Jul 15»
4
IESI Bethlehem Landfill addresses odor, methane violations
IESI Bethlehem Landfill says it has stepped up monitoring of methane gas wells beyond state requirements and worked to seal in odors, ... «lehighvalleylive.com, Jul 15»
5
Coal Bed Methane Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity …
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Coal Bed Methane Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2014 - 2020" report ... «PR.com, Jul 15»
6
Powerful methane blast sets Russian petrol station ablaze (VIDEO)
Dramatic footage shows a powerful blast and a wall of fire after a methane leak at a Russian fuel station, injuring one person and destroying ... «RT, Jul 15»
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No proper monitoring of methane emissions
However this may not benefit climate change because of increased methane emissions released by the fracking process. In 2011, Professor ... «Financial Times, Jul 15»
8
World Bank's first carbon credit auction shifts 8.7 million tons of …
Private investors bought price guarantees for 8.7 million tons of methane emissions reductions in the first auction round held last week by the ... «Business Green, Jul 15»
9
California Firm Seeks to Supplant PetroChem Plastics With Methane
A Costa Mesa, CA-based startup biotechnology company is touting a commercially viable way to make a thermoplastic using captured methane ... «Natural Gas Intelligence, Jul 15»
10
Methane hot spot prompts NM Democrats to ask for quick action
“We recognized that oil and gas producers have an economic incentive to minimize methane loses and the industry is improving its practices,” ... «The Durango Herald, Jul 15»

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