culturable

adjective

cul·​tur·​able
ˈkəlch(ə)rəbəl
: capable of culture : cultivable

Word History

Etymology

culture entry 2 + -able

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of culturable was in 1642

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“Culturable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/culturable. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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