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thiobacteria

/ˌθaɪ.əʊ.bækˈtɪə.ri.ə/

Traducción: Sustantivo que designa cualquier bacteria del género Thiobacillus, que participa generalmente en procesos de oxidación del azufre.

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/ˌθaɪ.əʊ.bækˈtɪə.ri.ə/C2formalscientific
  • esSustantivo que designa cualquier bacteria del género Thiobacillus, que participa generalmente en procesos de oxidación del azufre.

A noun referring to any bacterium of the genus Thiobacillus, which are typically involved in sulfur oxidation processes.

  1. Sulfur-oxidizing bacteriaC2formalscientific

    Any bacterium of the genus Thiobacillus that oxidizes sulfur compounds for energy.

    esBacterias oxidantes de azufre

    • Thiobacteria are commonly found in soil and aquatic environments rich in sulfur.
    • These bacteria play a crucial role in the sulfur cycle by converting hydrogen sulfide into sulfate.
    • Researchers study thiobacteria for their potential in bioremediation of acid mine drainage.