achromatium
|a-chro-ma-ti-um|
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/ˌeɪkroʊˈmeɪtiəm/
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/ˌeɪkrəˈmeɪtiəm/
colorless bacteria
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achromatium' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'achromatos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'chroma' meant 'color.'
Historical Evolution
'achromatos' transformed into the scientific Latin term 'achromatium,' used to describe colorless bacteria.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without color,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a genus of colorless sulfur bacteria.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of colorless sulfur bacteria found in freshwater environments.
Achromatium is often found in the sediment of lakes and rivers.
Last updated: 2025/04/21 18:21