Definition of COLIFORM

coliform

Meanings

Plural: coliforms

Adj

  • Of or pertaining to the bacteria that inhabit the intestines (especially the colon) of mammals.

Noun

  • Such a bacterium.

Origin / Etymology

From the genitive of Latin colon + -iform.

Scrabble Score: 15

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Words With Friends Score: 18

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