Meaning
methane; natural gas
- a colorless, odorless flammable gas (CH4), the main component of natural gas
- natural gas used as fuel for domestic heating or motor vehicles (CNG)
In a sentence
Ha deciso di comprare un'auto a metano per risparmiare sul carburante.
He decided to buy a natural gas car to save on fuel.
Le emissioni di metano influiscono gravemente sul cambiamento climatico.
Methane emissions severely affect climate change.
C'è una fuga di metano nell'edificio?
Is there a natural gas leak in the building?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| metano | masculine · singular |
| metani | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In Italy, 'auto a metano' specifically refers to cars running on compressed natural gas (CNG).
- Almost always used in the singular.