coliforms

[US]/[kəˈlɪfɔːm]/
[UK]/[kəˈlɪˌfɔːrm]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Gram-negative, non-spore-forming bacteria, commonly found in the intestines of animals and used as an indicator of fecal contamination in water and food.
n., pl.A group of bacteria including Escherichia coli, Klebsiella, and Enterobacter.

Phrases & Collocations

detecting coliforms

coliforms present

test for coliforms

high coliforms

coliforms levels

reducing coliforms

coliforms contamination

found coliforms

coliforms count

indicator coliforms

Example Sentences

water samples were tested for coliforms to assess their overall safety.

elevated levels of coliforms in the well indicated potential contamination.

regular monitoring of coliforms is crucial for maintaining drinking water quality.

the presence of fecal coliforms suggested sewage contamination in the river.

researchers studied the distribution of coliforms in different soil types.

the wastewater treatment plant effectively reduced coliform counts.

total coliforms are a broad indicator of potential microbial contamination.

fecal coliforms are more specific indicators of human or animal waste.

the lab analyzed the samples to identify and quantify coliforms.

disinfection processes aim to eliminate coliforms from the water supply.

coliforms are commonly used as indicator organisms in water quality testing.

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