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thiobacillus

[thahy-oh-buh-sil-uh s]
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noun, plural thi·o·ba·cil·li [thahy-oh-buh-sil-ahy] /ˌθaɪ oʊ bəˈsɪl aɪ/. Bacteriology.
  1. any of several rod-shaped bacteria of the genus Thiobacillus, inhabiting soil, sewage, etc., that derive energy from oxidation of sulfur or sulfur compounds.
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Origin of thiobacillus

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