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thiobacillus

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

noun

Bacteriology.

PLURAL

thiobacilli

  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.

Etymology

Origin of thiobacillus

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

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