Thiobacillus
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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
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "sulfur bacterium." Encyclopædia Britannica. 2005. Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service 2 June 2005 . 2 June 2005 .