Streptomyces

Translation of "streptomyces" into Russian

Noun

/strɛp.təˈmaɪ.siːz/

streptomyces / pl

streptomycetes pl

Streptomyces is a genus of Gram-positive bacteria.

Стрептомицес - это род грамположительных бактерий.

Noun

/strɛp.təˈmaɪ.siːz/

A bacterium belonging to the genus Streptomyces.

A streptomyces isolated from compost produced a novel antibiotic.

Proper noun

A genus of Gram-positive soil-dwelling bacteria characterized by an earthy odor and noted for producing many clinically important antibiotics.

Streptomyces is responsible for the biosynthesis of streptomycin and tetracycline.