Coliform Definition
kōlə-fôrm, kŏlə-
adjective
Of or relating to various gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria that ferment lactose, especially those such as E. coli that commonly inhabit the intestines of humans and other vertebrates.
American Heritage Medicine
Designating, of, or like the aerobic bacillus normally found in the colon: a coliform count is often used as an indicator of fecal contamination of water supplies.
Webster's New World
Of or pertaining to the bacteria that inhabit the intestines (especially the colon) of mammals.
Wiktionary
noun
Such a bacterium.
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