quantity of methane

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quantity
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈkwɒn.tə.ti/us
/ˈkwɑːn.t̬ə.t̬i/
the amount or number of something, especially that can ...
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methane
noun[U]
uk
/ˈmiː.θeɪn/us
/ˈmiː.θeɪn/
a gas with no smell or colour, often used as ...
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(Definition ofquantityandmethanefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Thequantityofmethanegas which can be collected from a landfill site over its lifetime depends on a wide range of site specific details.
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The plans included a proposal for venting aquantityofmethaneto atmosphere.
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Due to thequantityofmethanereleased into the atmosphere, it should also be included in further work.
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Fergus gas terminal to release aquantityofmethaneinto the atmosphere; if his approval was sought; and if he will make a statement.
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As regards the second question, coal gas contains substantial quantities of methane.
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This permafrost then releases huge quantities of methane.
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On the other hand, certain archaea, the methanogens, produce large quantities of methane by the metabolism of carbon dioxide or other oxidized organic compounds.
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The seabed probably contained methane hydrate deposits, and the lava caused the deposits to dissociate, releasing vast quantities of methane.
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They would produce huge quantities of methane and hydrogen sulfide which would cause global warming and acid rain.
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Melting of this ice may release large quantities of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas into the atmosphere, causing further warming in a strong positive feedback cycle.
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Large quantities of methane clathrate exist on the seabed and in ocean sediment at a temperature of around and these are of interest as a potential energy source.
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