Meaning of the word "greenhouse gas" in English

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greenhouse gas

US /ˈɡriːn.haʊs ˌɡæs/
UK /ˈɡriːn.haʊs ˌɡæs/
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Noun

1.

a gas in the atmosphere that absorbs and emits radiation, trapping heat and contributing to the greenhouse effect

Example:
Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas.
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is crucial for combating climate change.
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