COLIFORMS Synonyms
There are 5 synonyms of the word
coliforms.
(exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word coliforms. (close relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word coliforms. (close relations)
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Definition of COLIFORMS
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bacteria | nounn | |||||
noun • (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants | ||||||
| contaminants | nounn | |||||
noun • a substance that contaminates | ||||||
| microbes | nounn | |||||
noun • a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use | ||||||
| microorganisms | nounn | |||||
noun • any organism of microscopic size | ||||||
| pathogens | nounn | |||||
noun • any disease-producing agent (especially a virus or bacterium or other microorganism) | ||||||
Best Hypernyms For COLIFORMS
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
coliforms, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
bacteria
microorganisms
organisms
prokaryotes
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