acetobacter

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Synonyms: aerobacter, azotobacter, acinetobacter

Antonyms: aerobacter, azotobacter, acinetobacter

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Noun

1. Any member of the genus {{taxlink|Acetobacter|genus}} of [[acetic acid]] [[bacteria]] characterized by the ability to convert [[ethanol]] to acetic acid in the presence of [[oxygen]], and used in the commercial production of [[vinegar]].

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