Producing or originating from gas or air; describing organisms or processes that generate gases as a byproduct of their metabolism or activity.
From aero- (air) and -genic (producing, generating). Standard scientific term for describing gas-producing properties and organisms.
Aerogenic bacteria thrive in your mouth and gut, producing gases that cause hiccups and flatulence—they're harmless helpers breaking down food you can't digest on your own!
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