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lactobacillus

/ˌlæktoʊbəˈsɪləs/ /ˌlæktoʊbæsɪˈləs/

Meanings
noun
Any of many rod-shaped, nonmotile, aerobic bacteria, of the genus Lactobacillus, that ferment sugars to form lactic acid

Examples :

"Many yogurts contain lactobacillus to help with digestion. "
microorganism biology science medicine

Related Words

Illustration yogurts

yogurts noun

/ˈjoʊɡərts/ /ˈjoʊɡəts/

A milk-based product stiffened by a bacterium-aided curdling process, and sometimes mixed with fruit or other flavoring.

"The grocery store had many yogurts on sale, including strawberry, blueberry, and vanilla flavors. "

Illustration genus

genus noun

/ˈdʒiːnəs/

A rank in the classification of organisms, below family and above species; a taxon at that rank.

"All magnolias belong to the genus Magnolia."

Illustration that

that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

Illustration aerobic

aerobic adjective

/əˈɹoʊbɪk/

Living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen e.g. aerobic bacteria.

"Aerobic bacteria are essential for breaking down waste in sewage treatment plants. "

Illustration lactic

lactic adjective

/ˈlæktɪk/

Of, relating to, or derived from milk

"The yogurt had a pleasant, slightly lactic flavor. "

Illustration ferment

ferment noun

/fərˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɜrmɛnt/

Something, such as a yeast or barm, that causes fermentation.

"The baker used a potent ferment to make the bread rise quickly. "

Illustration many

many noun

/ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/

A multitude; a great aggregate; a mass of people; the generality; the common herd.

"Democracy must balance the rights of the few against the will of the many."

Illustration sugars

sugars noun

/ˈʃʊɡərz/ /ˈʃʊɡəz/

Sucrose in the form of small crystals, obtained from sugar cane or sugar beet and used to sweeten food and drink.

"I added sugars to my coffee to make it sweeter. "

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bacteria noun

/bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ə/ /bækˈtɪɹ.i.ə/

A type, species, or strain of bacterium.

"The doctor identified the specific bacteria causing the student's illness. "

Illustration digestion

digestion noun

/daɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

The process, in the gastrointestinal tract, by which food is converted into substances that can be utilized by the body.

"Proper digestion is important for getting enough energy for school. "

Illustration shaped

shaped verb

/ʃeɪpt/

To create or make.

"The potter shaped the clay into a beautiful vase. "

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contain verb

/kənˈteɪn/

To hold inside.

"The box contains several important documents. "