methane

Renksiz, kokusuz, yanıcı bir gaz (CH₄), en basit hidrokarbon

A colorless, odorless, flammable gas (CH₄) that is the simplest hydrocarbon, produced by decomposition of organic matter and used as fuel.

• Methane is a major component of natural gas.
• Cows produce methane during digestion.
• Methane emissions contribute to climate change.
• Researchers have discovered vast deposits of methane hydrate on the ocean floor, potentially representing a significant future energy source.
• Wetlands are natural sources of methane, releasing the gas through microbial decomposition of plant material in oxygen-poor environments.
• Engineers are developing technologies to capture methane from landfills and convert it into electricity for local communities.

Eş anlamlılar: marsh gas, natural gas, CH₄