greenhouse gas
noun
Pronunciation: ˈɡriːnhaʊs ɡæs
Definition
A gas that contributes to the warming of the Earth's surface by absorbing infrared radiation and preventing heat from escaping into space.
Examples
Carbon dioxide is the most significant greenhouse gas released by human activities.
Governments are implementing stricter regulations to reduce the emission of every major greenhouse gas.
The melting of polar ice caps is a direct consequence of the rising concentration of greenhouse gas in the atmosphere.
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