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单词 methane
释义

methane

/ˈmiːθeɪn / /ˈmɛθeɪn /
noun [mass noun] Chemistry
A colourless, odourless flammable gas which is the main constituent of natural gas. It is the simplest member of the alkane series of hydrocarbons.
  • Chemical formula: CH4.
Other trace gases include methane, nitrous oxide, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, and ozone....
  • Will it in the meantime be made from hydrocarbons like methane and natural gas?
  • For example, the alcohol derivative of methane is methanol and of ethane is ethanol.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from methyl + -ane2.

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