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thiobacillus

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

noun

Bacteriology.
  • thiobacilli
    plural
  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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Etymology

Origin of thiobacillus

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


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