infusorian
[ in-fyoo-sawr-ee-uhn, -sohr- ]
noun
any of the Infusoria.
adjective
Origin of infusorian
1First recorded in 1855–60; Infusori(a) + -an
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How to use infusorian in a sentence
They live buried in the mud, and feed upon infusorians and all manner of microscopic organisms.
The Sea-beach at Ebb-tide | Augusta Foote Arnold
British Dictionary definitions for infusorian
infusorian
/ (ˌɪnfjʊˈzɔːrɪən) /
nounobsolete
any of the microscopic organisms, such as protozoans and rotifers, found in infusions of organic material
any member of the subclass Ciliata: See ciliate (def. 3)
adjective
of or relating to infusorians
Origin of infusorian
1C18: from New Latin Infusoria former class name; see infuse
Derived forms of infusorian
- infusorial, adjective
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