noun
minute eelworm that feeds on organisms that cause fermentation in e.g. vinegar
• Syn: ↑vinegar worm, ↑Anguillula aceti, ↑Turbatrix aceti
• Hypernyms: ↑eelworm
• Member Holonyms: ↑Anguillula, ↑genus Anguillula, ↑Turbatrix, ↑genus Turbatrix
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noun also vinegar worm : a minute nematode worm (Turbatrix aceti) often found in great numbers in vinegar, sour paste, and other acid fermenting vegetable substances
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a minute nematode worm, Anguillula aceti, common in vinegar, fermenting paste, etc. Also called vinegar worm.
[1830-40]
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vinegar eel or vinegar worm,
a minute nematode worm found commonly in vinegar.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.