rhizobium

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Definition of rhizobium

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. Any of various bacteria, of the genus Rhizobium, that form nodules on the roots of legumes and fix nitrogen.
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noun

  1. Any of various bacteria, of the genus Rhizobium, that form nodules on the roots of legumes and fix nitrogen.
  2. (broadly)Any diazotrophic bacterium that can fix nitrogen and form root nodules in legumes.

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Etymology

From the genus name.

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