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rhodococcus

Pronunciation: [roʊdəˈkɒkəs]

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Context: "biology"

(noun) a type of bacteria that can be found in soil and water. Rhodococcus helps break down oils and other materials in the environment, which makes it useful for cleaning up pollution.

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Rhodococcus is often used in bioremediation to help clean oil spills.

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Rhodococcus doesn't usually cause diseases in healthy people.

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What role does Rhodococcus play in environmental cleanup?

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