Pronunciation: /əˌsitoʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/
noun the process by which acetate is produced from carbon dioxide and hydrogen
A1 Acetogenesis is the process of converting organic compounds into acetic acid.
A2 During acetogenesis, certain bacteria produce acetate from carbon dioxide and hydrogen.
B1 Scientists are studying the role of acetogenesis in the carbon cycle.
B2 Acetogenesis is a key step in the production of methane in anaerobic environments.
C1 The complex metabolic pathways involved in acetogenesis are still being researched.
C2 Understanding the mechanisms of acetogenesis is crucial for bioenergy production.
formal Acetogenesis is a process in which acetate is produced from the breakdown of organic compounds by certain bacteria.
informal I read online that acetogenesis is a fancy term for bacteria making vinegar.
slang Yo, did you know that acetogenesis is like when bacteria do their thing and make that vinegar stuff?
figurative In the world of bacteria, acetogenesis is like their version of cooking up some delicious acetate.
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