aerogenically
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/ˌɛroʊˈdʒɛnɪkli/
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/ˌeərəʊˈdʒɛnɪkli/
(aerogenic)
gas-producing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerogenic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aero,' meaning 'air,' and 'genic,' meaning 'producing.'
Historical Evolution
'aerogenic' changed from the Greek word 'aerogenēs' and eventually became the modern English word 'aerogenic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'producing air or gas,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'related to the production of gas.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner related to or involving the production of gas, especially in biological or chemical processes.
The bacteria grew aerogenically in the culture.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/19 11:06