botulinus

bot·u·li·nus

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boch-uh-lahy-nuh s]
- /ˌbɒtʃ əˈlaɪ nəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boch-uh-lahy-nuh s]
- /ˌbɒtʃ əˈlaɪ nəs/

Definitions of botulinus word

noun botulinus an anaerobic bacterium, Clostridium botulinum, whose toxins (botulins) cause botulism: family Bacillaceae 3
noun botulinus a bacterium (Clostridium botulinum) that produces the toxin causing botulism 3
noun plural botulinus a soil bacterium, Clostridium botulinum, that thrives and forms botulin under anaerobic conditions. 1

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Origin of botulinus

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

1895-1900; < New Latin: the former specific name, equivalent to Latin botul(us) a sausage (see botulism) + -inus -ine2

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botulinus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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