micrococcus

mi·cro·coc·cus

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mahy-kruh-kok-uh s]
- /ˌmaɪ krəˈkɒk əs/
- /mˈaɪkrəʊkˌɒkəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-kruh-kok-uh s]
- /ˌmaɪ krəˈkɒk əs/

Definitions of micrococcus word

noun plural micrococcus any spherical bacterium of the genus Micrococcus, occurring in irregular masses, many species of which are pigmented and are saprophytic or parasitic. 1
noun micrococcus A spherical bacterium that is typically found on dead or decaying organic matter . Nonpathogenic forms are found on human and animal skin. 1
noun micrococcus any spherical Gram-positive bacterium of the genus Micrococcus: family Micrococcaceae 0
noun micrococcus any of a genus (Micrococcus) of spherical or egg-shaped bacteria that occur in irregular masses or plates and feed on dead or living matter 0

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micrococcus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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