Methane

Pronunciation

• Canada IPA: /ˈmɛθɛɪn/
• RP IPA: /ˈmiːθeɪn/
• US enPR: mÄ•th'ān, IPA: /ˈmɛθeɪn/
• Rhymes: -ɛθeɪn

Origin

From methyl + -ane.

Full definition of methane

Noun

1. (organic compound, uncountable) The simplest aliphatic hydrocarbon, CH₄, being a constituent of natural gas.Cattle emit a large amount of methane.
2. (organic chemistry, countable) Any of very many derivatives of methane.

Synonyms

• methyl hydride appears in some chemistry literature
• carbon tetrahydride rare, systematic name

Anagrams

• meaneth