Dictionary
Thesaurus
Sentence Examples

Dictionary Home » Dictionary Definitions » methanogen

methanogen

(mə t̸han′ə jən, -jen′)

noun

an anaerobic microorganism that lives on carbon dioxide and hydrogen and gives off methane, found in swamp sediment, cows' stomachs, etc.

Related Forms:

methanogenic adjective

See methanogen in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Any of various archaea that are capable of producing methane from the decomposition of organic material.

Learn more about methanogen

methanogen medical definition

link/cite print suggestion box

More from YD

methacrylic acid

methamphetamine

About YourDictionary Advertisers Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Use Help
© 1996-2013 LoveToKnow, Corp. All Rights Reserved. Audio pronunciation provided by LoveToKnow, Corp.