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Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment > natural resources > energy resources > fuels > fossil fuels > natural gas
Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment > natural resources > mineral resources > fossil fuels > natural gas
Fields of Study > economics > public economics > infrastructure > utilities > gas utilities > natural gas
Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry > economics > public economics > infrastructure > utilities > gas utilities > natural gas
Fields of Study > economics > industrial organization and market structure > industry > service industry > utilities > gas utilities > natural gas
Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry > economics > industrial organization and market structure > industry > service industry > utilities > gas utilities > natural gas
Preferred Term:

natural gas

Definition:
Hydrocarbons that exist as a gas or vapor at ordinary pressures and temperatures. Methane is the most important, but ethane, propane, or others may be present.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
gas utilities, fossil fuels
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/41716
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