halobacterium
halobacterium · halobacteria
Any of various extremophiles, of genus Halobacterium, found in water saturated or…Any of various extremophiles, of genus Halobacterium, found in water saturated or nearly saturated with salt.
Meaning
1 sensesAny of various extremophiles, of genus Halobacterium, found in water saturated or nearly saturated with salt.
More definitions
- halophiles in saline environments such as the Dead Sea or salt flats
Origin
Ancient Greek βακτηρία (baktēría)Ancient Greek βακτηρία (baktēría)
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Forms
plural: halobacteria| Singular | halobacterium |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- halophiles in saline environments such as the Dead Sea or salt flats:halobacteriahalobacter
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular