methaniferous en · ADJ
Etymology
From methane + -i- + -ferous.
Meanings
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That produces methane (used especially of certain bacteria).
In the first of these articles C. Padovani and E. Gatti discuss the anomalous compressibility of methane and methaniferous gases when used for auto-traction.
1948, The Chemical Age, volume 59, page 43:But this “methaniferous” gas can be once more diluted with carbonic oxide, and passed through a second nickel apparatus.
1911, Gas World, volume 55, page 196:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more methaniferous | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most methaniferous | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
it metanifero (producing methane)