Methaniferous

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    That produces methane (used especially of certain bacteria).

    "But this “methaniferous” gas can be once more diluted with carbonic oxide, and passed through a second nickel apparatus."

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"But this “methaniferous” gas can be once more diluted with carbonic oxide, and passed through a second nickel apparatus."

Etymology

From methane + -i- + -ferous.

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