Gas hydrate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-001622",
  "term": "Gas hydrate",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A crystalline solid formed from natural gas and water molecules under conditions of high pressure and low temperature. The water molecules form a cage-like structure that traps the gas molecules, resembling ice. These compounds can occur naturally in deep ocean sediments and permafrost regions, representing a potential future energy resource.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/gas-hydrate/"
}