COLIFORMS Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word coliforms. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word coliforms. (close relations)

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Definition of COLIFORMS

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	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.

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