Acetobacter

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Acetobacter [ə′sēd·ō‚bak·tər]

(microbiology)

A genus of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria of uncertain affiliation comprising ellipsoidal to rod-shaped cells as singles, pairs, or chains; they oxidize ethanol to acetic acid. Also known as acetic acid bacteria; vinegar bacteria.

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