metano
methane
noun meh-TAH-noh Rare
Origin: From Greek methy (wine) + hyle (wood); named for its original derivation from wood alcohol chemistry.
Also means
natural gas
Usage Note
Metano is the standard Italian word for methane (natural gas) used as a fuel. Auto a metano ('methane-powered car') and riscaldamento a metano ('gas heating') are everyday phrases. Do not confuse with metanolo (methanol, wood alcohol), which is a toxic liquid. Il metano is always masculine.
Examples
"La caldaia funziona a metano."
Natural Translation
The boiler runs on natural gas.
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