natural gas

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natural gas

Natural gas heats the home through a modern furnace.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A fossil fuel in the gaseous state: "Natural gas" is a naturally occurring hydrocarbon gas mixture consisting primarily of methane. It is a combustible fuel formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals.
    • Used for cooking and heating homes: "Natural gas" is a primary energy source commonly transported via pipelines and used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications for purposes such as heating, cooking, and generating electricity.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The power plant generates electricity using natural gas.
    • Many homes in the city are heated by natural gas.
    • The discovery of a new natural gas field boosted the country's economy.
Advanced Usage

  • "Natural gas liquids (NGLs)": Refers to hydrocarbons like ethane and propane that are extracted from natural gas during processing.

    • The facility separates natural gas liquids from the raw gas stream.

  • "Natural gas vehicle (NGV)": A vehicle that uses compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied natural gas (LNG) as fuel.

    • The city's bus fleet is gradually converting to natural gas vehicles.
Variants and Related Words

  • Methane (n): The primary component of natural gas.

    • Methane is a potent greenhouse gas.

  • Liquefied natural gas (LNG) (n): Natural gas that has been cooled to a liquid state for ease of storage or transport.

    • The tanker ship carries liquefied natural gas across the ocean.

  • Compressed natural gas (CNG) (n): Natural gas that is compressed for use as a vehicle fuel.

    • The taxi runs on compressed natural gas.
Synonyms
  • Fossil gas: A synonym emphasizing its origin as a fossil fuel.
  • Methane gas: A term highlighting its primary chemical component, though not all methane gas is commercially distributed natural gas.
Related Phrases

  • Natural gas pipeline: A system of pipes used to transport natural gas.

    • A leak was detected in the natural gas pipeline.

  • Natural gas reserves: The amount of natural gas resources that can be technically and economically recovered.

    • The country has substantial natural gas reserves.
natural gas

Natural gas heats the home through a modern furnace.

Noun
  1. a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes

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