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Coliform is defined as a type of bacteria that lives in the intestines.

(noun)

A bacteria calledaerobic bacillus that lives in the colon is an example of coliform.

The definition of coliform is a bacteria found in the colon.

(adjective)

A coliform count is a measure of how much fecal matter is in the water supplies.

See coliform in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

designating, of, or like the aerobic bacillus normally found in the colon: a coliform count is often used as an indicator of fecal contamination of water supplies

Origin: col(on) + -i- + -form

See coliform in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of or relating to the bacilli that commonly inhabit the intestines of humans and other vertebrates, especially the colon bacillus.

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coˈli·formˌ noun

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