methaniferous

comparative more methaniferous · superlative most methaniferous

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.

   1911, Gas World, volume 55, page 196

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   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