Associations to the word «Methanogen»

Wiktionary

METHANOGEN, noun. Any of various archaebacteria capable of methanogenesis

Dictionary definition

METHANOGEN, noun. Archaebacteria found in anaerobic environments such as animal intestinal tracts or sediments or sewage and capable of producing methane; a source of natural gas.

Wise words

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