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thiobacteria

/ˌθaɪ.əʊ.bækˈtɪə.ri.ə/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa qualquer bactéria do gênero Thiobacillus, geralmente envolvidas em processos de oxidação do enxofre.

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noun

/ˌθaɪ.əʊ.bækˈtɪə.ri.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ptSubstantivo que designa qualquer bactéria do gênero Thiobacillus, geralmente envolvidas em processos de oxidação do enxofre.

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.

    ptBactérias oxidantes de enxofre

    • 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.