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Synonyms
1. Penicillium
noun. genus of fungi commonly growing as green or blue molds on decaying food; used in making cheese and as a source of penicillin.
Synonyms
- family Moniliaceae
- fungus genus
- Moniliaceae
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Sentences with penicillium
1. Noun, singular or mass
But others, like penicillium, are important in creating antibiotics that fight off illness.