English word acetogen comes from English -gen (A producer of something, e.g. hydrogen.), English aceto-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -gen | English (eng) | A producer of something, e.g. hydrogen. |
| aceto- | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Containing a methyl group bonded to a carbonyl group. e.g. acetophenone. (organic chemistry) Containing a methyl group bonded to a carboxyl group. |
| acetogen | English (eng) | (biology) Any organism that generates acetic acid or acetate as a product of acetogenesis. |