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Definition of methanogen

methanogen

/mɛˈθæn.ə.dʒən/
meth · an · o · gen
Plural:methanogens
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Adjective:methanogenic
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methanogen Lexical Profile

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• noun

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A microorganism, typically an archaeon, that produces methane gas as a metabolic byproduct in oxygen-free environments such as wetlands, hot springs, and the digestive tracts of animals.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century from the combining form 'methano-' (referring to methane gas) and the suffix '-gen' (meaning producer), primarily used in microbiology to describe specific archaea.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Methanogen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/methanogen
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