Definition
methanogenic
adjective
- capable of producing or relating to the production of methane, especially by microorganisms in anaerobic environments
Usage: technical; biology/microbiology
Examples
- Methanogenic bacteria play a crucial role in decomposing organic matter in wetlands.
- The methanogenic process occurs in the digestive systems of cattle and other ruminants.
- Researchers studied methanogenic archaea in deep-sea hydrothermal vents.
- Landfills create methanogenic conditions that produce significant greenhouse gas emissions.
- Methanogenic microorganisms are essential in anaerobic wastewater treatment systems.