Natural Gas
/ˈnætʃərəl ɡæs/
Definitions
- (n.) A naturally occurring hydrocarbon gas mixture primarily composed of methane, used as an energy source and regulated under energy and environmental law.
The company secured a license to extract natural gas from offshore reserves.
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- natural gas
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Commentary
In legal contexts, natural gas is often the subject of leasing, environmental regulation, and energy commerce statutes.
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