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Definition of methanogenic
: 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
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: 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
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“Methanogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/methanogenic. Accessed 18 Jan. 2022.
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Medical Definition of methanogenic
: of or relating to the methanogens or methanogenesis
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