bacillus
noun/bəˈsɪləs/
Frequency rank: #17,065 most common English word
Meaning
A rod-shaped bacterium, often capable of forming spores, belonging to the genus Bacillus.
Example sentence
The scientist identified bacillus in the soil sample that could help break down organic matter.
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