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Penicillium

UK
/ˌpɛnɪˈsɪlɪəm/
US
/ˌpɛnɪˈsɪliəm/
ru

Translation penicillium into russian

penicillium
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˌpɛnɪˈsɪlɪəm/
US
/ˌpɛnɪˈsɪliəm/
Penicillium is a type of mold that is used in the production of antibiotics.
Пеницилл - это вид плесени, который используется в производстве антибиотиков.

Definitions

penicillium
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˌpɛnɪˈsɪlɪəm/
US
/ˌpɛnɪˈsɪliəm/
A genus of fungi that are commonly found in soil, decaying vegetation, and as food spoilage agents, known for their role in the production of the antibiotic penicillin.
The discovery of penicillium led to the development of life-saving antibiotics.
A type of mold that appears as a blue or greenish growth on food and other organic materials.
The cheese was covered in penicillium, giving it a distinctive flavor and texture.