microbacteria

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[mahy-kroh-bak-teer-ee-uh] / ˌmaɪ kroʊ bækˈtɪər i ə /

plural noun

Bacteriology.

rod-shaped, thermoduric, saprophytic bacteria of the genus Microbacterium, found chiefly in dairy products.

Etymology

Origin of microbacteria

From New Latin; see origin at micro-, bacteria

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microbacteria

Children, who are most susceptible to the microbacteria, are indicators of whether a disease has spread in a neighborhood.

From New York Times ● Sep. 12, 2013

When the results came back positive for atypical microbacteria, another doctor suggested sending the samples away to have them tested for leprosy.

From Scientific American ● Apr. 27, 2011

This is to prevent microbacteria and dust particles from entering my environment.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga

Micro?rganisms which live in contact with the air and need oxygen for their growth; as the microbacteria which form on the surface of putrefactive fluids.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Noah Webster

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