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Label: methane

Definition:

Methane is a hydrocarbon with the chemical formula CH4. It has a gaseous normal state of matter. It occurs naturally in the atmosphere as a trace gas and can work as a greenhouse gas. As it can be oxidised it can be used as a fuel.

Sub classes:

synthetic methane

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Definition:

Synthetic methane is methane that has a synthetic origin.

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hydrocarbon

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Definition:

Hydrocarbon is a portion of matter which is member of class of organic chemical compounds composed only of the elements carbon (C) and hydrogen (H).