sulfur bacteria

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plural noun

several species of bacteria, especially of the genera Beggiatoa and Thiobacillus, that have the ability to utilize sulfur or inorganic sulfur compounds as an energy source.

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Origin of sulfur bacteria

First recorded in 1900–05

Words nearby sulfur bacteria

sulfoxide, sulfur, sulfur-35, sulfurate, sulfurated potash, sulfur bacteria, sulfur butterfly, sulfur dioxide, sulfur dye, sulfureous, sulfuret

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The more antibiotics are used inappropriately, the greater the risk of bacteria growing resistant to them.
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What specific bacteria and viruses can be detected in the sewage?
The Secret to Tracking Ebola, MERS, and Flu? Sewers|Wudan Yan|November 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If all animals vanished, most bacteria would still live on, but if all bacteria disappeared, we would die quickly.
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A new book focuses on gut bacteria as the key to a healthy weight.
‘Good Poop’ Diet Is the Next Big Thing|Daniela Drake|October 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST

But consider that when we eat, the bacteria are actually fed first.
‘Good Poop’ Diet Is the Next Big Thing|Daniela Drake|October 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Bacteria, when present in great numbers, give a uniform cloud which cannot be removed by ordinary filtration.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
It is to be remembered, however, that a few of these bacteria may reach the sputum from the upper air-passages.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
Myiodynastes luteiventris luteiventris Sclater: Sulfur-bellied Flycatcher.
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Bacteria of various kinds, especially staphylococci, are usually numerous.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
They are able to migrate readily from place to place and to ingest small bodies, as bacteria.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd

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