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thiobacillus

thi·o·ba·cil·lus
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [thahy-oh-buh-sil-uh s]
    • /ˌθaɪ oʊ bəˈsɪl əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [thahy-oh-buh-sil-uh s]
    • /ˌθaɪ oʊ bəˈsɪl əs/

Definitions of thiobacillus word

  • noun plural thiobacillus any of several rod-shaped bacteria of the genus Thiobacillus, inhabiting soil, sewage, etc., that derive energy from oxidation of sulfur or sulfur compounds. 1
  • noun thiobacillus a rod-shaped bacterium in the genus Thiobacillus that oxidizes sulphur and is found living in sewage, water, and soil 0
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Origin of thiobacillus

First appearance:

before 1975
One of the 1% newest English words
New Latin word dating back to 1975-80; See origin at thio-, bacillus

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thiobacillus popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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  • how does thiobacillus denitrificans help bioremediate groundwater?

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