CITRININ


Meaning of CITRININ in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ si-ˈtrī-nən ]

noun

Etymology: New Latin citrinum, specific epithet of Penicillium citrinum

Date: 1931

: a toxic antibiotic C 13 H 14 O 5 that is produced especially by a penicillium ( Penicillium citrinum ) and an aspergillus ( Aspergillus niveus ) and is effective against some gram-positive bacteria

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