Associations to the word «Thiobacillus»

Wiktionary

THIOBACILLUS, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Hydrogenophilaceae   — the sulfur bacteria.
THIOBACILLUS, noun. Any bacillus that is capable of metabolising sulfur, especially members of the genus Thiobacillus

Dictionary definition

THIOBACILLUS, noun. Small rod-shaped bacteria living in sewage or soil and oxidizing sulfur.

Wise words

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