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meth·ane
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alkane series
the homologous series of saturated, aliphatic hydrocarbons having the general formula C n H 2n+2 , as methane, CH 4 , or ethane, C 2 H 6 . -
methanation
the process of converting a mixture, as of hydrogen and carbon monoxide, into methane. -
-ane
indicating an alkane hydrocarbon -
aluminum carbide
a yellow, crystalline solid, Al 4 C 3 , that reacts with water to form methane. -
bioconversion
the use of biological processes or materials to change organic substances into a new form, such as the conversion of waste into methane by fermentation -
biogas
a gas that is produced by the action of bacteria on organic waste matter: used as a fuel