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infusorian
[ in-fyoo-sawr-ee-uhn, -sohr- ]
/ ˌɪn fyʊˈsɔr i ən, -ˈsoʊr- /
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noun
any of the Infusoria.
adjective
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Origin of infusorian
First recorded in 1855–60; Infusori(a) + -an
Words nearby infusorian
infusionism, infusive, Infusoria, infusorial, infusorial earth, infusorian, in futuro, -ing, ingate, ingather, ingathering
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British Dictionary definitions for infusorian
infusorian
/ (ˌɪnfjʊˈzɔːrɪən) /
noun obsolete
any of the microscopic organisms, such as protozoans and rotifers, found in infusions of organic material
any member of the subclass CiliataSee ciliate (def. 3)
adjective
of or relating to infusorians
Derived forms of infusorian
infusorial, adjectiveWord Origin for infusorian
C18: from New Latin Infusoria former class name; see infuse
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