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单词 methanogenic
释义

methanogenic

adjective

me·​than·​o·​gen·​ic mə-ˌtha-nə-ˈje-nik How to pronounce methanogenic (audio)
: producing methane as a by-product of energy metabolism : of, relating to, or being a methanogen
Most atmospheric methane appears to be microbially generated, originating from methane producing (methanogenic) archaea that live in anaerobic pockets around the globe. Edward F. DeLong
also : of, relating to, or involved in methanogenesis
Methanogenic pathways determine both the carbon and hydrogen isotopic signatures of the emitted CH4, which in turn can be used to better constrain the global methane budget. Michael Bock et al.
methanogenic enzymes

Word History

Etymology

methane + -o- + -genic

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

methanogenic

adjective

me·​than·​o·​gen·​ic -ˈjen-ik How to pronounce methanogenic (audio)
: of or relating to the methanogens or methanogenesis
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