'Nitrobacteriaceae' definitions:

Definition of 'Nitrobacteriaceae'

From: WordNet
noun
Usually rod-shaped bacteria that oxidize ammonia or nitrites: nitrobacteria [syn: Nitrobacteriaceae, family Nitrobacteriaceae]

Definition of 'Nitrobacteriaceae'

From: GCIDE
  • Nitrobacteriaceae \Nitrobacteriaceae\ prop. n. A natural family of usually rod-shaped bacteria that oxidize ammonia or nitrites: nitrobacteria.
  • Syn: family Nitrobacteriaceae. [WordNet 1.5]

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