me·than·o·gen·e·sis | \ mə-ˌtha-nə-ˈje-nə-səs 
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\ plural methanogeneses\ mə-ˌtha-nə-ˈje-nə-ˌsēz \
\Definition of methanogenesis
: the production of methane especially by the action of methanogens Methanogenesis occurs in vast natural and human-made environments, but only when the conditions are anaerobic.— James G. Ferry … the rate of microbial methanogenesis generally increases with temperature.— W. F. Weeks et al.
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methanogenesis
nounme·than·o·gen·e·sis | \ mə-ˌthan-ə-ˈjen-ə-səs \
\ plural methanogeneses\ -ˌsēz \
\Medical Definition of methanogenesis
: the production of methane especially through the action of methanogens
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