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ACETIC ACID BACTERIUM [1 record]

Record 1 2005-05-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
  • Winemaking
  • Biochemistry
DEF

Any of several ellipsoidal or rod-shaped aerobic of the genus Acetobacter, certain species of which are used in making vinegar.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
  • Industrie vinicole
  • Biochimie
DEF

Bactérie aérobie, capable d'oxyder l'alcool éthylique en acide acétique intervenant dans l'élaboration du vinaigre et responsable d'une altération des boissons alcoolisées (acescence).

CONT

Les acétobacter se présentent au microscope sous forme de bâtonnets.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Microbiología y parasitología
  • Industria vinícola
  • Bioquímica
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