Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

acetogenesis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: ace-to-ge-n-e-sis
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

6

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The anaerobic production of acetic acid or acetate by bacteria.

Example Sentences

"It is the opinion of Snoswell and co-workers that the balance between hepatic production of acetate and ketone bodies may be determined by the availability of carnitine, increased concentrations of this compound leading to decreased ketogenesis and increased acetogenesis (A. M. Snoswell, personal communication)."

Etymology

From aceto- + -genesis.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: aceto
Suffix: genesis

Derived Forms

homoacetogenesis

Frequently Paired Words

acetogenic

Questions

What does acetogenesis mean?: The anaerobic production of acetic acid or acetate by bacteria.
Where does acetogenesis come from?: From aceto- + -genesis.

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