natural gases

Underground combustible vapors

Natural gases are combustible gases found beneath the earth's surface, consisting primarily of methane along with other hydrocarbons.

The plural typically refers to different types or sources: The region produces several natural gases with varying compositions.

In most contexts, the uncountable singular natural gas is more common.

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hydrocarbons · methane leak · pipelines · gas pipeline · fossil fuel · helium · hydrogen sulfide · gas turbines · shale gas · gas field · compressors · heating fuel · gas stove · pilot light · blue flame · electricity generation · energy sector · carbon footprint

Opposites
physical state of fossil fuels

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Natural underground hydrocarbon liquid

crude oil · coal · oil · peat · anthracite

natural vs. synthetic origin

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Fuel from heated carbon

town gas · biogas · hydrogen fuel · synthetic fuels · hydrogen

renewable vs. non-renewable energy

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Self-replenishing natural power

solar power · wind power · hydroelectric power · geothermal energy · nuclear energy

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