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aspergillus

as·per·gil·lus
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [as-per-jil-uh s]
    • /ˌæs pərˈdʒɪl əs/
    • /əspˈɜːɡɪləs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [as-per-jil-uh s]
    • /ˌæs pərˈdʒɪl əs/

Definitions of aspergillus word

  • noun aspergillus any ascomycetous fungus of the genus Aspergillus, having chains of conidia attached like bristles to a club-shaped stalk: family Aspergillaceae 3
  • noun aspergillus any of a widespread genus (Aspergillus) of ascomycetous fungi bearing chains of spores attached to stalks on the swollen end of a threadlike branch: their purified enzymes are used in food production 3
  • noun plural aspergillus any fungus of the genus Aspergillus, having sporophores with a bristly, knoblike top. 1
  • noun aspergillus Any of many molds, of the genus Aspergillus, many of which are pathogenic. 0
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Origin of aspergillus

First appearance:

before 1840
One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < New Latin: alteration of aspergillum

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aspergillus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Related words

  • aflatoxin

    a toxin produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus growing on peanuts, maize, etc, causing liver disease (esp cancer) in man

  • aspergillosis

    a rare fungal infection, esp of the mucous membranes or lungs, caused by various species of Aspergillus

  • clavacin

    patulin.

  • koji

    a fungus, Aspergillus oryzae, used to initiate fermentation of a mixture of soybeans and wheat in the production of soy sauce.

  • ochratoxin

    a toxin produced by Aspergillus ochraceus and several other molds that commonly contaminate cereal grains: causes intestinal inflammation and kidney and liver degeneration when ingested by animals.

  • patulin

    a toxic antibiotic, C 7 H 6 O 4 , derived from various fungi, as Penicillium patulum and Aspergillus clavatus.
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