Meaning Of The Word Penicillium

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Penicillium Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Penicillium?

penicillium in American English
any of a genus (Penicillium) of imperfect fungi growing as green mold on stale bread, ripening cheese, decaying fruit, etc.: penicillin is derived from some species
noun: any fungus of the genus Penicillium, certain species of which are used in cheesemaking and as the source of penicillin

penicillium in British English
noun: any ascomycetous saprotrophic fungus of the genus Penicillium, which commonly grow as a green or blue mould on stale food: some species are used in cheese-making and others as a source of penicillin

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