pediococcus

[ ped-ee-uh-kok-uhs ]

noun

, Bacteriology.

, plural ped·i·o·coc·ci [ped-ee-, uh, -, kok, -sahy, -see].

1. any of several spherical, facultatively anaerobic bacteria of the genus Pediococcus, producing acid and clouding in beer and wort.

Other Words From

• ped·i·o·coc·cal [ped-ee-, uh, -, kok, -, uh, l], ped·i·o·coc·cic [ped-ee-, uh, -, kok, -sik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pediococcus¹

From New Latin; pedi-, -o-, coccus

Example Sentences

And helpful bacteria such as Lactobacillius and Pediococcus convert sugar in the brew to acids that lend a tart edge.

From Wall Street Journal

Their trademark sharp, acidic flavors come from the presence of lactic bacteria, including Lactobacillus and Pediococcus, during fermentation.

From Washington Post

The drink gets its tart taste from bacteria like Lactobacillus and Pediococcus, which produce acids that cause it to sour.

From Time

That mix contains a Belgian-style ale strain, Saccharomyces, two Brettanomyces strains, Lactobacillus, and Pediococcus, Friedlander says.

From Science Magazine

In addition, the mix contained Lactobacillus, Pediococcus, and Acetobacter bacteria, all known to imbue a sour character to a beer.

From Science Magazine