adjective
- relating to or denoting bacteria that are rod-shaped and typically found in the intestines of humans and animals
Usage: medical; scientific
noun
- a rod-shaped bacterium that is typically found in the intestines of humans and animals, used as an indicator of water contamination
Usage: medical; scientific
Examples
- The water sample tested positive for coliform bacteria.
- Health officials monitor coliform levels in drinking water supplies.
- Coliform contamination indicates the presence of sewage in the water.
- The laboratory identified several coliform species in the specimen.
- Swimming pools must maintain low coliform counts to ensure safety.
- Coliform testing is required for all municipal water systems.