Definitions

1. noun

A type of anaerobic bacterium that ferments sugars and produces ethanol, acetic acid, and carbon dioxide.

“The researchers isolated a botryogen from the soil sample and began studying its fermentation properties.”

2. noun

A genus of bacteria in the family Clostridiaceae, characterized by their ability to ferment sugars and produce ethanol and acetic acid.

“The botryogen genus is of significant interest in the field of industrial microbiology due to its potential applications in biofuel production.”