OBO ID: CHEBI:132140
Term Name: methane clathrate Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • fire ice
  • gas hydrate
  • hydromethane
  • methane hydrate
  • methane ice
  • natural gas hydrate
Definition: A clathrate compound that is an ice-like solid that consists of methane which is trapped within the crystal structure of water. It has formula CH4.5.75H2O or 4CH4.23H2O.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
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