aspergillus
US/ˌæspɚˈd͡ʒɪləs/
aspergillus noun: any of many molds, of the genus Aspergillus, many of which are pathogenic.
Noun
aspergillus (plural aspergilli)
- Any of many molds, of the genus Aspergillus, many of which are pathogenic.
- Aspergillus, named in the 18th century for its resemblance to a device used to sprinkle holy water [aspergillum], has brought humanity benefits as well as jeopardy. Some species have uses ranging from industrial chemistry to the fermentation of soy sauce and sake, but others are potentially...2025 May 3, Michael Peel, “Killer fungus to spread as climate heats up”, in FT Weekend, London: The Financial Times Ltd., →ISSN, →OCLC, page 5
aspergillus meaning in Tamil
aspergillus in Tamil
- பூசனம், பூஞ்சக்காளான் நோய், ஆஸ்பர்ஜில்லஸ்
Forms of aspergillus
| plural | aspergilli |
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Origin of aspergillus
From the genus taxonomic name Aspergillus, from aspergill(um) + Latin -us.
Questions about aspergillus
- What does aspergillus mean?
- Aspergillus means any of many molds, of the genus Aspergillus, many of which are pathogenic.
- What is aspergillus in Tamil?
- Aspergillus in Tamil is பூசனம், பூஞ்சக்காளான் நோய், ஆஸ்பர்ஜில்லஸ். See Aspergillus meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is aspergillus?
- Aspergillus is a noun.
- How do you pronounce aspergillus?
- Aspergillus is pronounced /ˌæspɚˈd͡ʒɪləs/ (US).
- What is the plural of aspergillus?
- The plural of aspergillus is aspergilli.
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