noun
minute eelworm that feeds on organisms that cause fermentation in e.g. vinegar
• Syn: ↑vinegar eel, ↑Anguillula aceti, ↑Turbatrix aceti
• Hypernyms: ↑eelworm
• Member Holonyms: ↑Anguillula, ↑genus Anguillula, ↑Turbatrix, ↑genus Turbatrix
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nounsee vinegar eel
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vinegar eel or vinegar worm,
a minute nematode worm found commonly in vinegar.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.