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marsh gas

Methane.

marsh gas

(Elements & Compounds) a hydrocarbon gas largely composed of methane formed when organic material decays in the absence of air

marsh′ gas`

a gaseous decomposition product of organic matter, consisting primarily of methane. Also called swamp gas.

[1775–85]

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marsh gas - methane gas produced when vegetation decomposes in water

methane - a colorless odorless gas used as a fuel

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marsh gas

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The 1,350kg (2,976lb) spacecraft is equipped with five instruments including a sensor to track methane or marsh gas - a possible sign of life, a colour camera and a thermal imaging spectrometer to map the surface and mineral wealth of the planet.