Word: coliforms
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: co
li
forms
Definition: Plural of coliform; defined as Rod shaped Gram-negative non-spore forming and motile or non-motile bacteria which can ferment lactose with the production of acid and gas when incubated at 35–37°C
Morphemes:
Affix: colon
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Part of the large intestine; the final segment of the digestive system, after (distal to) the ileum and before (proximal to) the rectum.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cŏlon
Language: la
Decoded: colon
Meaning: large intestine
Affix: -iform
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Related to formic acid in some way.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form plurals of foreign words, to clarify pronunciation, such as “banana’s” or “pasta’s”.