saprogenic

[ sap-roh-jen-ik ]

adjective
  1. producing putrefaction or decay, as certain bacteria.

  2. formed by putrefaction.

Origin of saprogenic

1
First recorded in 1875–80; sapro- + -genic
  • Also sa·prog·e·nous [suh-proj-uh-nuhs]. /səˈprɒdʒ ə nəs/.

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British Dictionary definitions for saprogenic

saprogenic

saprogenous (sæˈprɒdʒɪnəs)

/ (ˌsæprəʊˈdʒɛnɪk) /


adjective
  1. producing or resulting from decay: saprogenic bacteria

  2. growing on decaying matter

Derived forms of saprogenic

  • saprogenicity (ˌsæprədʒəˈnɪsɪtɪ), noun

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