I. ˈsalt ə nt, ˈsȯl-, -ltənt adjective
Etymology: Latin saltant-, saltans, present participle of saltare to jump, leap, dance, from saltus, past participle of salire to jump, leap — more at sally
: dancing , leaping
II. noun
( -s )
: a mutant individual or strain ; especially : one produced in a fungal or bacterial culture