CEFR C2

bacillus

noun

Meaning

A rod-shaped bacterium found in soil, water, and air.

Examples

Many species of bacillus are harmless, but some are known to cause serious illnesses in humans.
The laboratory technician cultured the bacillus to determine which antibiotic would be most effective.

Synonyms: bacterium, microbe, pathogen, germ

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bacillus (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /bəˈsɪləs/

Definition

A rod-shaped bacterium found in soil, water, and air.

Examples

Many species of bacillus are harmless, but some are known to cause serious illnesses in humans.
The laboratory technician cultured the bacillus to determine which antibiotic would be most effective.

How to Use bacillus

bacillus species (collocation): A specific type or variety of this bacterium. — "There are hundreds of known bacillus species found in the natural environment."

Synonyms of bacillus

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