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penicillium

/ˌpɛnɪˈsɪliəm/ /ˌpɛnɪˈsɪljəm/

Meanings
noun
Any of the blue-green fungi, of the genus Penicillium, that are used in the manufacture of cheeses, and are an important source of antibiotics.

Examples :

"The blue veins in Roquefort cheese are caused by a type of mold called Penicillium. "
organism microorganism biology medicine science food chemistry

Related Words

Illustration important

important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

Illustration cheese

cheese noun

/t͡ʃiz/

A dairy product made from curdled or cultured milk.

"My mom made a delicious pizza with mozzarella cheese. "

Illustration veins

veins noun

/veɪnz/

A blood vessel that transports blood from the capillaries back to the heart.

"The doctor examined the patient's veins to see how well the blood was flowing. "

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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 cheeses

cheeses interjection

/ˈtʃiːzɪz/

An exclamation, the use of which is considered blasphemous among some Christians.

"Jesus, that was close!"

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source noun

/sɔːs/ /sɔɹs/

The person, place or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.

"The accused refused to reveal the source of the illegal drugs she was selling."

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manufacture noun

/ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃə/ /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃɚ/

The action or process of making goods systematically or on a large scale.

"The factory's efficient manufacture of toys allowed them to sell many at a low price. "

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antibiotics noun

/ˌæntibaɪˈɑːtɪks/ /ˌæntibaɪˈɒtɪks/

Any substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms, generally transported by the lymphatic system.

"The doctor prescribed antibiotics to help fight the bacterial infection in my throat. "

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fungi noun

/ˈfʌn.dʒaɪ/

Any member of the kingdom Fungi; a eukaryotic organism typically having chitin cell walls but no chlorophyll or plastids. Fungi may be unicellular or multicellular.

"After the heavy rain, we saw many fungi, like mushrooms and toadstools, growing in the garden. "

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caused verb

/kɔzd/

To set off an event or action.

"The lightning caused thunder."

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green adjective

/ɡɹiːn/ /ɡɹin/

Having green as its color.

"The former flag of Libya is fully green."

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called verb

[kɔld]

(heading) To use one's voice.

"The teacher called out my name during attendance. "