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Medical Definition of Nitrobacteraceae
1. A family of gram-negative bacteria which derive energy from the oxidation of ammonia to nitrite or nitrite to nitrate. Its organisms are commonly found in soil and fresh water. (12 Dec 1998)
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1. A family of gram-negative bacteria which derive energy from the oxidation of ammonia to nitrite or nitrite to nitrate. Its organisms are commonly found in soil and fresh water. (12 Dec 1998)