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greenhouse gas
a gas in the atmosphere that traps heat from the sun, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming
The standard Japanese term for greenhouse gases. Composed of 温室 (greenhouse) + 効果 (effect) + ガス (gas). Extremely common in environmental news, policy discussions, and climate change reporting.
Common collocations
- 温室効果ガスの排出 — greenhouse gas emissions
- 温室効果ガスの削減 — greenhouse gas reduction
- 温室効果ガス排出量 — greenhouse gas emission levels
- 温室効果ガス濃度 — greenhouse gas concentration
Major greenhouse gases
- 二酸化炭素 (CO2) — carbon dioxide (largest contributor)
- メタン (CH4) — methane
- 一酸化二窒素 (N2O) — nitrous oxide
- フロン — chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
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地球温暖化 (global warming)
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脱炭素 (decarbonization)
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二酸化炭素 (carbon dioxide)
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排気ガス (exhaust gas, exhaust fumes)
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炭素排出 (carbon emissions)
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フロンガス (CFCs)