Nitrosomonas
/nʌɪˌtrəʊsə(ʊ)ˈməʊnəs/Microbiology
noun
A genus of Gram-negative aerobic bacteria (family Nitrobacteraceae) whose members have the ability to oxidize ammonia to nitrite, and are found in soil and water; (also nitrosomonas) a bacterium of this genus ( rare ).
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Botanical Gazette. From scientific Latin Nitrosomonas from nitroso- + monas.
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