PENICILLIUM


Meaning of PENICILLIUM in English

n.

Any blue or green mold in the genus Penicillium (kingdom Fungi; see fungus ).

Common on foodstuffs, leather, and fabrics, they are economically important in producing antibiotic s (see penicillin ), organic acids, and cheeses such as English Stilton, Italian Gorgonzola, and French Roquefort.

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