ethane

🇺🇸 /ˈiːθeɪn/ 🇬🇧 /ˈiːθeɪn/
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A colorless, odorless gas that is highly flammable and is a component of natural gas and petroleum.

Ethane is a major component of natural gas and is used as a fuel source.

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n. A colorless, odorless gas that is highly flammable and is a component of natural gas and petroleum.

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Plural ethanes