Nonpurple

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not purple. not-comparable

    "Photoheterotrophic bacteria are relatively rare and include members of the nonpurple sulfur bacteria; this group is relatively insignificant in the soil ecosystem."

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"Photoheterotrophic bacteria are relatively rare and include members of the nonpurple sulfur bacteria; this group is relatively insignificant in the soil ecosystem."

Etymology

From non- + purple.

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