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coliform
adjective co·li·form \ˈkō-lə-ˌfȯrm, ˈkä-\
Definition of COLIFORM
: of, relating to, or being gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria (as E. coli) normally present in the intestine <monitored coliform levels in drinking water>
— coliform noun
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First Known Use of COLIFORM
1906
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coliform
adjective co·li·form \ˈkō-lə-ˌfȯrm, ˈkäl-ə-\
Medical Definition of COLIFORM
: of, relating to, or being gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria (as E. coli) normally present in the intestine <monitored coliform levels in drinking water>
—coliform noun
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