酪酸菌

Readings

Kana: らくさんきん、ラクサンキン

Romaji: rakusankin, rakusankin

Definition

noun

1

butyric acid producing bacillus (Clostridium butyricum)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

酪

Reading: ラク

Meanings: dairy products, whey, broth, fruit juice

酸

Readings: サン、 す.い

Meanings: acid, bitterness, sour, tart

菌

Reading: キン

Meanings: germ, fungus, bacteria