thiobacillus

[ thahy-oh-buh-sil-uhs ]

/ ˌθaɪ oʊ bəˈsɪl əs /

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noun, plural thi·o·ba·cil·li

[thahy-oh-buh-sil-ahy]. /ˌθaɪ oʊ bəˈsɪl aɪ/. 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.

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Origin of thiobacillus

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

Words nearby thiobacillus

thioacetic acid, thio acid, thioalcohol, thioaldehyde, thioallyl ether, thiobacillus, thiobarbiturate, thiocarbamide, thiocarbanilide, thioctic acid, thiocyanate