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coliform organisms [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-09-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
DEF

A group of aerobic and facultatively anaerobic Gram-negative, non-spore-forming, lactose-fermenting bacteria which typically inhabit the large intestine of man and animals.

OBS

Generally, apart form E. coli [Escherichia coli], many of them are able to survive and multiply in the natural environment.

OBS

coliform organisms: term and definition standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • coliform organism
  • coliform
  • coliform-type bacterium

French

Domaine(s)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
  • Traitement des eaux
DEF

Groupe de bactéries aérobies et éventuellement anaérobies Gram négatives, non sporulées, fermentant le lactose, hôtes typiques du gros intestin de l'homme et des animaux.

OBS

Généralement, mis à part l'E. coli [Escherichia coli], la plupart d'entre elles sont capables de survivre et de se multiplier dans l'environnement naturel.

OBS

organismes coliformes : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

OBS

coliformes : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie.

Key term(s)
  • organisme coliforme
  • coliforme
  • bactérie coliforme

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Microbiología y parasitología
  • Tratamiento del agua
DEF

Grupo de bacterias aeróbicas y anaeróbicas facultativas, Gram negativas, sin formación de esporas, que fermentan la lactosa, huéspedes típicos del intestino grueso de los seres humanos y de los animales.

OBS

Bacteria que abunda en el tracto intestinal de algunos animales de sangre caliente. Se utiliza como indicador de la calidad sanitaria del agua.

OBS

Generalmente, aparte de la E. coli [Escherichia coli], muchas de ellas pueden sobrevivir y multiplicarse en el medio ambiente natural.

Key term(s)
  • organismo coliforme
  • bacteria coliforme
  • coliforme
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