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gas vs methane

methane vs gas

gas and methane both are nouns.

gas is a verb but methane is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gas Yes No Yes No
methane Yes No No No
As nouns, methane is a hyponym of gas; that is, methane is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than gas:
  • gas: a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely
  • methane: a colorless odorless gas used as a fuel
gas (noun) methane (noun)
a pedal that controls the throttle valve a colorless odorless gas used as a fuel
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container
a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes
gas (verb) methane (verb)
show off
attack with gas; subject to gas fumes
Difference between gas and methane

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