streptomyces meaning

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streptomyces (noun): aerobic bacteria (some of which produce the antibiotic streptomycin).

Definition of streptomyces

  1. aerobic bacteria (some of which produce the antibiotic streptomycin)

    Type of: actinomycete

    Kinds: Streptomyces erythreus, Streptomyces griseus, potato scab bacteria

Scrabble score: 21 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in ES · 12-letter words

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