No. 13,159 in Russian
метана
"Метана" is the genitive singular or nominative plural form of "метан," which means "methane" in English, a colorless, odorless flammable gas.
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В атмосфере обнаружен высокий уровень метана.
A high level of methane was detected in the atmosphere.
Here 'метана' refers to methane as a chemical substance, showcasing its contextual use in scientific or natural discussions.
Сжигание метана приводит к выделению углекислого газа.
Burning methane leads to carbon dioxide emission.
In this sentence, 'метана' is used to describe methane as a fuel or chemical involved in combustion.
Техника для транспортировки метана должна быть герметичной.
Equipment for transporting methane must be airtight.
In this case, 'метана' implies methane in the context of industrial or technical processes around its storage or movement.
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