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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of many bacteria of the family Pseudomonadaceae, some of which are pathogenic
2. 2
   bacteria usually producing greenish fluorescent water-soluble pigment; some pathogenic for plants and animals wordnet

Etymology

From pseudo- + monad; a trivialized form of the scientific name Pseudomonas.

Related phrases

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