coliform
adjective
co·li·form
ˈkō-lə-ˌfȯrm 
ˈkä-
: of, relating to, or being gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria (such as E. coli) normally present in the intestine
monitored coliform levels in drinking water
coliform
noun
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coliform
adjective
co·li·form
ˈkō-lə-ˌfȯrm, ˈkäl-ə-
: of, relating to, or being gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria (such as E. coli) normally present in the intestine
monitored coliform levels in drinking water
coliform
noun
Fecal coliforms can include disease-causing organisms, such as some strains of E. coli, which produces severe diarrhea.
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