methane clathrate
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Related to methane clathrate: Methane hydrate, Gas hydrate
methane clathrate
A potential source of clean fuel formed when methane produced by bacteria on the ocean floor dissolve and crystallise. While methane clathrate deposits are thought to represent 2–10 times the volume of natural gas, extraction with current technologies is not seen as commercially viable.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.