acetobacter

/ˌæsɪtəˈbæktər/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of Gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that are able to oxidize ethanol to acetic acid.

“The acetobacter used in vinegar production is a type of bacteria that converts ethanol into acetic acid.”

Synonyms

  • bacteria
  • germ
  • microbe

Antonyms

  • eukaryote
  • fungus