| Concept URI | http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/5199 |
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| Preferred label | methane |
| Definition | A colourless, odourless, and tasteless gas, lighter than air and reacting violently with chlorine and bromine in sunlight, a chief component of natural gas; used as a source of methanol, acetylene, and carbon monoxide. Also known as methyl hydride. |
| Notation | CH4 |
| Status | Valid |
| Status Modified | 2013-12-05 |
| Accepted Date | 2013-12-05 |
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European Environment Agency
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