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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A group of microorganisms found in marine and terrestial environments that are capable of oxidizing [ | + | A group of microorganisms found in marine and terrestial environments that are capable of oxidizing [[sulfur|sulfur]] to form [[sulfur%20dioxide|sulfur dioxide]]. In wet environments, however, sulfur dioxide is converted to [[sulfuric%20acid|sulfuric acid]], which can corrode or dissolve [[metal|metals]] and [[concrete|concrete]]. |
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sulfur bateria; sulfur bacterium; denitrifying bacteria | sulfur bateria; sulfur bacterium; denitrifying bacteria | ||
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| − | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "sulfur bacterium." | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "sulfur bacterium." Accessed 2 June 2005 . |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:00, 8 June 2022
Description
A group of microorganisms found in marine and terrestial environments that are capable of oxidizing Sulfur to form Sulfur dioxide. In wet environments, however, sulfur dioxide is converted to Sulfuric acid, which can corrode or dissolve metals and Concrete.
Synonyms and Related Terms
sulfur bateria; sulfur bacterium; denitrifying bacteria
Resources and Citations
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "sulfur bacterium." Accessed 2 June 2005 .