Aerobacillus

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɛrəˈroʊbəˈsɪləs/

Definitions of aerobacillus

noun Aerobacillus - a type of bacteria that thrives in the presence of oxygen

Example Sentences

A1 An aerobacillus is a type of bacteria that requires oxygen to survive.

A2 Scientists have discovered new species of aerobacillus in extreme environments.

B1 The aerobacillus bacteria play a crucial role in the decomposition of organic matter.

B2 Research on aerobacillus has led to advancements in bioremediation techniques.

C1 The study of aerobacillus metabolism has provided insights into microbial physiology.

C2 Aerobacillus species have been found to exhibit unique metabolic pathways compared to other bacteria.

Examples of aerobacillus in a Sentence

formal Aerobacillus is a genus of bacteria that thrives in aerobic conditions.

informal I read an interesting article about Aerobacillus and its ability to survive in oxygen-rich environments.

slang Some people call Aerobacillus 'the air-loving bacteria' due to its aerobic nature.

figurative Just like Aerobacillus needs oxygen to survive, some people thrive in high-pressure situations.

Grammatical Forms of aerobacillus

past tense

aerobacillus

plural

aerobacilli

comparative

more aerobacillus

superlative

most aerobacillus

present tense

aerobacillus

future tense

will aerobacillus

perfect tense

has aerobacillus

continuous tense

is aerobacilling

singular

aerobacillus

positive degree

aerobacillus

infinitive

to aerobacillus

gerund

aerobacilling

participle

aerobacillus

Origin and Evolution of aerobacillus

First Known Use: 1890 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'aerobacillus' originates from the combination of the Greek words 'aero' meaning air and 'bacillus' meaning rod-shaped bacterium.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe rod-shaped bacteria that require oxygen to grow, the term 'aerobacillus' has evolved to refer to a specific genus of bacteria within the Bacillaceae family known for their aerobic metabolism.