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Definition of Greenhouse gas
1. Noun. A gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation.
Exact synonyms: Greenhouse Emission
Specialized synonyms: Cfc, Chlorofluorocarbon, Carbon Dioxide, Carbonic Acid Gas, Co2, Hfc, Hydrofluorocarbon, Perfluorocarbon, Pfc, Sulfur Hexafluoride, Sulphur Hexafluoride
Generic synonyms: Gas
Specialized synonyms: Cfc, Chlorofluorocarbon, Carbon Dioxide, Carbonic Acid Gas, Co2, Hfc, Hydrofluorocarbon, Perfluorocarbon, Pfc, Sulfur Hexafluoride, Sulphur Hexafluoride
Generic synonyms: Gas
Definition of Greenhouse gas
1. Noun. any gas, such as carbon dioxide or CFCs that contribute to the greenhouse effect when released into the atmosphere ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com