Gasogenic

/ˌɡæsəˈdʒɛnɪk/ adjective

Definition

Producing or generating gas; capable of creating or producing gaseous substances.

Etymology

From 'gas' + Greek '-genic' suffix (meaning producing or causing), a technical term used in chemistry and microbiology to describe processes or organisms that generate gas.

Kelly Says

Gasogenic is the scientific adjective form used in microbiology—certain bacteria are 'gasogenic' because they produce gas as a byproduct of fermentation, which is actually how yogurt and other fermented foods develop their texture.

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