culturable

/kʌltʊˈreɪbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

able to be cultivated or developed; capable of being grown or produced in a controlled environment

“The new technology made it possible to create a highly culturable strain of the bacteria.”

2. noun

a microorganism that is capable of being cultivated or developed in a controlled environment

“The scientist studied the culturable bacteria in the soil sample.”

Synonyms

  • cultivable
  • cultivatable

Antonyms

  • nonculturable
  • uncultivable