温室効果ガス
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Meanings
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greenhouse gas
Technical and environmental term for gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, such as CO₂ and methane.
Carbon dioxide is a typical greenhouse gas.
We need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Usage patterns
- 温室効果ガスを排出するto emit greenhouse gases
The factory emits large amounts of greenhouse gases.
- 温室効果ガスを削減するto reduce greenhouse gases
Countries have set targets to reduce greenhouse gases.
- 温室効果ガスの排出量the amount of greenhouse gas emissions
This country's greenhouse gas emissions are increasing year by year.