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Natural gas — Natural Nat u*ral (?; 135), a. [OE. naturel, F. naturel, fr. L. naturalis, fr. natura. See {Nature}.] 1. Fixed or determined by nature; pertaining to the constitution of a thing; belonging to native character; according to nature; essential;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
natural gas — ➔ gas * * * natural gas UK US noun [U] NATURAL RESOURCES ► gas that is found underground, which is used as a fuel: »Russia has about half the world s coal reserves, 25% of its natural gas, and 18% of its gold … Financial and business terms
natural gas — atural gas n. The combustible gas found associated with petroleum deposits, and also in other geological formations, comprised predominantly of methane plus variable other constitutents. It is an important source of energy, and is transported… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
natural gas — n [U] gas used for heating and lighting, taken from under the earth or under the sea … Dictionary of contemporary English
natural gas — noun uncount * a gas that is found inside the earth and that can be used for heating or cooking … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
natural gas — ► NOUN ▪ flammable gas, consisting largely of methane, occurring naturally underground and used as fuel … English terms dictionary
natural gas — n. a mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons, chiefly methane, occurring naturally in the earth, often in association with petroleum deposits, and piped to cities, factories, etc., to be used as a fuel … English World dictionary
Natural gas — For other uses, see Natural gas (disambiguation). Natural gas extraction by countries in cubic meters per year. Natural gas is a naturally occurring gas mixture consisting primarily of methane, typically with 0–20% higher hydrocarbons[1] … Wikipedia
natural gas — a combustible mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons that accumulates in porous sedimentary rocks, esp. those yielding petroleum, consisting usually of over 80 percent methane together with minor amounts of ethane, propane, butane, nitrogen, and,… … Universalium
Natural gas — Russia is the world’s leader in natural gas production, easily outstripping its closest competitors, the United States and Canada. Each year, the country produces 654 billion cubic meters of natural gas, or more than 20 percent of global… … Historical Dictionary of the Russian Federation
natural gas — /nætʃrəl ˈgæs/ (say nachruhl gas) noun combustible gas formed naturally in the earth, as in regions yielding petroleum, and consisting typically of methane with certain amounts of hydrogen and other gases; used as a fuel, etc. As an energy source …
