Natural Gas

Pronunciation: /ˈnætʃərəl ɡæs/

Definitions of natural gas

noun a flammable gas, consisting largely of methane and other hydrocarbons, occurring naturally underground and used as fuel

Example Sentences

A1 Natural gas is a type of fuel.

A2 Many homes use natural gas for heating and cooking.

B1 The price of natural gas has been increasing due to high demand.

B2 Countries with abundant natural gas reserves often export it to generate revenue.

C1 The extraction and transportation of natural gas can have significant environmental impacts.

C2 Technological advancements have made the extraction of natural gas more efficient and cost-effective.

Examples of natural gas in a Sentence

formal The country relies heavily on natural gas as a source of energy.

informal We use natural gas to heat our home during the winter.

slang I love cooking with natural gas because it's so efficient.

figurative Her laughter was like a burst of natural gas, filling the room with warmth and light.

Grammatical Forms of natural gas

• plural: natural gases
• comparative: more natural gas
• superlative: most natural gas
• present tense: natural gas
• future tense: will be natural gas
• perfect tense: has been natural gas
• continuous tense: is being natural gas
• singular: natural gas
• positive degree: natural gas
• infinitive: to natural gas
• gerund: natural gassing
• participle: natural gassed

Origin and Evolution of natural gas

First Known Use: 1626 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The term 'natural gas' originated from the Latin word 'natura' meaning 'nature' and the Greek word 'gaia' meaning 'earth'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe any gas found in nature, the term 'natural gas' became specifically associated with methane gas extracted from underground reservoirs.