acetobacter

Questions

What does acetobacter mean?

Any member of the genus Acetobacter of acetic acid bacteria characterized by the ability to convert ethanol to acetic acid in the presence of oxygen, and used in the commercial production of vinegar.

Where does acetobacter come from?

From the genus name.

How to pronounce acetobacter

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