achromobacterieae
|a-chro-mo-bac-te-ri-eae|
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/əˌkroʊmoʊˈbæktɪriˌiː/
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/əˌkrəʊməʊˈbæktɪriˌiː/
colorless bacteria
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achromobacterieae' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'achromo' meaning 'colorless' and 'bacterieae' referring to 'bacteria'.
Historical Evolution
'Achromo' combined with 'bacterieae' to form the modern scientific term 'achromobacterieae'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'colorless bacteria', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a taxonomic family within the order Burkholderiales, consisting of certain types of bacteria.
Achromobacterieae are known for their ability to degrade various pollutants.
Last updated: 2025/04/22 00:06