acidophilus
pronunciation
How to pronounce acidophilus in British English:
UK [ˌæsɪ'dɒfələs]
How to pronounce acidophilus in American English:
US [ˌæsɪ'dɒfələs]
Word Origin
- acidophilus (adj.)
- 1920, used of milk fermented by acidophilic bacteria, from acidophil (1900), a hybrid word, from Latin acidus "acidic" (see acid (adj.)) + Greek philos "loving" (see -phile); the bacteria so called because they stain easily with an acid dye.
Example
- 1. Conclusion lactobacillus acidophilus had the ability to assimilate cholesterol .
- 2. Acidophilus is an oxalate eating species , but if you get too much oxalate it kills off acidophilus .
- 3. Acidophilus or probiotic powder sachets , jars and capsules are available in most good health shops .
- 4. The preparation of lactobacillus acidophilus chestnut yogurt .
- 5. Development of lactobacillus acidophilus fermented microecological yogurt .