Meaning & use

greenhouse gas

noun·Academic

A gas, such as carbon dioxide or methane, that traps heat in Earth's atmosphere and contributes to warming.

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Burning fossil fuels releases large amounts of greenhouse gas into the atmosphere.

The country pledged to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by half within a decade.

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Carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor are the most significant naturally occurring greenhouse gases.

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