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thiobacillus

[ thahy-oh-buh-sil-uhs ]

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.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of thiobacillus1

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

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