non-spore-forming
|non-spore-form-ing|
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/nɒn-spɔːr-ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
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/nɒn-spɔː-ˈfɔːmɪŋ/
not forming spores
Etymology
'non-spore-forming' originates from English, combining 'non-' meaning 'not', 'spore' referring to a reproductive structure, and 'forming' from 'form' meaning 'to create or develop'.
'non-spore-forming' is a modern English term that combines the prefix 'non-' with the concept of 'spore formation', a term used in microbiology.
Initially, it meant 'not forming spores', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes organisms, particularly bacteria, that do not produce spores.
The non-spore-forming bacteria are more susceptible to environmental changes.
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Last updated: 2025/05/09 13:02