daai6 coeng4 gon1 kwan2大腸桿菌大肠杆菌
Jyutpingdaai6 coeng4 gon1 kwan2
Yaledaaih chèuhng gōn kwán
Definition
Escherichia coli (E. coli); a bacterium that lives in the intestines.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in scientific, medical, or food safety contexts. While it is a technical term, it is frequently heard in news reports regarding public health or restaurant hygiene inspections. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing food poisoning or laboratory results.
Examples
This glass of water tested positive for E. coli, don't drink it.
Why would the food contain E. coli?
Related words
Common phrases
E. coli levels exceed the limit
infected with E. coli
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Grammar guides
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