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coliform

/ˈkoʊləˌfɔːrm/ American
  • n. 大肠菌
  • adj. 大肠菌状的
Definition
  • n. a type of bacteria found in the intestines
  • adj. relating to or resembling this kind of bacteria
Example
The lab tested the water for coliform bacteria before approving it.
实验室在批准这份水样之前检测了其中的大肠菌群。