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methanogenic

/ˌmɛθ.ə.noʊˈdʒɛn.ɪk/
meth · a · no · gen · ic
Adverb:methanogenically
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• adjective

1

Capable of producing methane as a metabolic byproduct, specifically referring to certain archaea living in anaerobic conditions.

Example

"The researchers discovered a new species of methanogenic bacteria thriving in the oxygen-depleted sediment of the deep lake."

2

Relating to or resulting in the generation of methane gas, either biologically or chemically.

Example

"The landfill operator installed gas capture technology to harness the energy from the site's methanogenic decay processes."

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• Rhymes for methanogenic

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methane
methanogen
methanogenesis
methanogenic
methinks
method
methodical

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century from the chemical noun 'methane' and the combining form '-genic' (producing or generating), from Greek 'genēs'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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