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natural gas

American  

noun

  1. a combustible mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons that accumulates in porous sedimentary rocks, especially those yielding petroleum, consisting usually of over 80 percent methane together with minor amounts of ethane, propane, butane, nitrogen, and, sometimes, helium: used as a fuel and to make carbon black, acetylene, and synthesis gas.

natural gas British  

noun

  1. a gaseous mixture consisting mainly of methane trapped below ground; used extensively as a fuel

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natural gas Scientific  
/ năch′ər-əl /

  1. A mixture of hydrocarbon gases that occurs naturally beneath the Earth's surface, often with or near petroleum deposits. Natural gas contains mostly of methane but also has varying amounts of ethane, propane, butane, and nitrogen. It is used as a fuel and in making organic compounds.

Etymology

Origin of natural gas

First recorded in 1815–25

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European natural gas prices finished the day up more than 39 percent after surging more than 50 percent earlier in the day.

From Barron's

The Qatar News Agency reported that the attacks forced a halt to production of liquefied natural gas and other products.

From The Wall Street Journal

Markets are not paying enough attention to natural gas and LNG, said Simon Lack, a portfolio manager of Catalyst Funds.

From MarketWatch

For decades the U.S. was a net importer of natural gas.

From The Wall Street Journal

One-fifth of all global oil and natural gas passes through the strait on cargo ships.

From MarketWatch

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