Methanotrophic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mɪˌθeɪnəʊˈtɹəʊfɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Methanotrophic is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to a methanotroph or to methanotrophy.
Meaning
Of or pertaining to a methanotroph or to methanotrophy.
Example Sentences
Almarcrux's abundant water and relatively mild temperature and gravity have placed it on the short list of terraforming candidate worlds. However, there is significant opposition from eco-ethics groups, who assert that Almarcrux's primitive methanotrophic bacteria may be a precursor to a full-fledged native ecology.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include methanogenic, methanogenetic, methanotropic, metanogenic, chemoheterotrophic, methanococcal.
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