greenhouse gas
noun
any of the gases whose absorption of solar radiation is responsible for the greenhouse effect, including carbon dioxide, methane, ozone, and the fluorocarbons.
greenhouse gases
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pluralof greenhouse gas.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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To avoid these grim scenarios, the researchers called for the world to cut emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases -- and for future heat plans to prioritise vulnerable older people.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
And, similarly, in multiple proceedings, it ignored the benefits of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, methane, and hydrofluorocarbons.
From Slate ● Aug. 2, 2026
Videogames in the U.S. are estimated to produce more greenhouse gases every year than five million cars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Mars has long been considered the leading candidate, with proposals ranging from releasing greenhouse gases to warm the planet to using microorganisms that could slowly generate oxygen over many centuries.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026
“That aluminum foil lid is the greenhouse gases that are trapping heat in our atmosphere,” Mrs. Tally had explained.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
