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Meaning of rhizobium | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Any of various bacteria, of the genus Rhizobium, that form nodules on the roots of legumes and fix nitrogen.
  2. Any diazotrophic bacterium that can fix nitrogen and form root nodules in legumes.
    broadly

Equivalents

Deutsch Knöllchenbakterium
Polski bakterioryza

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

rhizobox rhizocarpic acid rhizocaul rhizocephalan rhizochalin rhizocompartment

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