acetic acid bacteria
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acetic acid bacteria
Any of a family of bacteria that oxidize alcohol and convert it to acetic acid (vinegar).
See also: bacterium
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acetic acid bacteria
BACTERIA such as Acetobacter species, which are capable of converting ETHANOL to ACETIC ACID aerobically. They may be used in the manufacture of VINEGAR and can cause spoilage of wine and beer.Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005