Bacillus subtilis

Definitions of Bacillus subtilis
  1. noun
    a species of bacillus found in soil and decomposing organic matter; some strains produce antibiotics
    synonyms: Bacillus globigii, grass bacillus, hay bacillus
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    B, bacillus
    aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
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