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thiobacillus

American

[thahy-oh-buh-sil-uhs] / ˌθaɪ oʊ bəˈsɪl əs /

noun

Bacteriology.

any of several rod-shaped bacteria of the genus Thiobacillus, inhabiting soil, sewage, etc., that derive energy from oxidation of sulfur or sulfur compounds.

New Latin word dating back to 1975–80; see origin at thio-, bacillus

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