A bacterial species belonging to the group of Acetobacter; see there.
Genus of acetic acid bacteria with various species that can convert alcohol (ethanol) to acetic acid under the influence of air. Acetobacter are among the very few bacteria that can still exist in wine even at very high acidity levels. However, they are only viable in the presence of...
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