methylotroph en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree German Methylbor. English methyl Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English -troph English methylotroph From methyl + -o- + -troph.
Meanings
- Any organism that uses simple methyl compounds (such as methane or methanol) as a source of carbon and of energy
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| methylotrophs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |