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- US Pronunciation
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- [kol-uh-fawrm, koh-luh-]
- /ˈkɒl əˌfɔrm, ˈkoʊ lə-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kol-uh-fawrm, koh-luh-]
- /ˈkɒl əˌfɔrm, ˈkoʊ lə-/
Definitions of coliform word
- adjective coliform relating to the bacilli that are present in the intestines of humans and invertebrate animals 3
- adjective coliform designating, of, or like the aerobic bacillus normally found in the colon: a coliform count is often used as an indicator of fecal contamination of water supplies 3
- adjective coliform of, relating to, or resembling a coliform bacillus. 1
- noun coliform coliform bacillus. 1
- noun coliform Of or pertaining to the bacteria that inhabit the intestines (especially the colon) of mammals. 1
- noun coliform Such a bacterium. 0
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Origin of coliform
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; < New Latin coli, genitive of Latin colum, colon colon2 (the specific epithet of various species of bacteria inhabiting the colon, as Escherichia coli; construed as col- + -i-) + -form
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Parts of speech for Coliform
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adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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coliform popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
coliform usage trend in Literature
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