methane
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Over its first 20 years in the atmosphere, methane traps heat from solar radiation about 80 times as effectively as carbon dioxide.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
A molecule of methane traps far more heat than carbon dioxide, but persists in the atmosphere for only seven to 12 years, whereas carbon dioxide can last for hundreds of years.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
The Environmental Defense Fund, an environmental nonprofit, said rolling back the regulations would increase methane pollution and pose health risks to communities near oil-and-gas operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Elon Musk's company will use 41 methane gas turbines to help power the site, which activists say could "significantly increase" local air pollution, external.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
We mix together and spark the gases of the primitive Earth: hydrogen, water, ammonia, methane, hydrogen sulfide—all present, incidentally, on the planet Jupiter today and throughout the Cosmos.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
Vocabulary lists containing methane
Global Climate Change - Introductory
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Earth Science - Middle School
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Carbon Cycle
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word