Saprogenic

Pronunciation: /ˈsæpˈɹɑɡˈiˈnɪk/

Saprogenic (adj)

  1. Causing or related to the production of harmful substances during the breakdown of dead matter.
  2. Describing processes in which microbes break down organic material and may create dangerous by-products.

Saprogenic (adjective)

Examples

  • The saprogenic process can cause toxic decay.
  • Toxic decay can be caused by saprogenic activity.