"methaniferous" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more methaniferous [comparative], most methaniferous [superlative]
Etymology: From methane + -i- + -ferous. Etymology templates: {{af|en|methane|-i-|-ferous}} methane + -i- + -ferous Head templates: {{en-adj}} methaniferous (comparative more methaniferous, superlative most methaniferous)
  1. That produces methane (used especially of certain bacteria). Translations (producing methane): metanifero (Italian)
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