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methane

[meth-eyn, mee-theyn] / ˈmɛθ eɪn, ˈmi θeɪn /
NOUN
marsh gas
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The Saturn sized world, known as TOI-199b, contains methane in its atmosphere, according to a new study.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

By treating methane waste with the same gravity as a fire or a blowout, the industry can eliminate a major liability, addressing the world’s immediate energy needs efficiently and responsibly.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

High concentrations of methane can cause "episodes of suffocation or headaches," Yuri Carvajal, president of the environmental department at the Medical College of Chile, told AFP.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

I’m scheduled to tour purification facilities, pipelines and compression stations that process the methane and transport it to markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and methane in my gut churned.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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