greenhouse gas

A gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation.

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Example

Carbon dioxide and methane are the most significant greenhouse gases produced by human activity.

Synonyms

warming gascarbon gasatmospheric gasCO2carbon emissions

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