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acetobacter

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[uh-see-tuh-bak-ter, as-i-toh-, uh-see-tuh-bak-ter] / əˌsi təˈbæk tər, ˌæs ɪ toʊ-, əˈsi təˌbæk tər /

noun

Bacteriology.

  1. any of several ellipsoidal or rodshaped aerobic bacteria of the genus Acetobacter, certain species of which are used in making vinegar.

Etymology

Origin of acetobacter

< New Latin (1898); aceto-, -bacter

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This long soak causes acetic acid bacteria known as acetobacter to grow and multiply.

From Salon • Sep. 2, 2022

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