methanogen

(mə t̸hanə jən, -jen′)

noun

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

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

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