nonspore-forming

adjective

non·​spore-form·​ing -ˈspōr-ˌfȯr-miŋ How to pronounce nonspore-forming (audio)
: not producing spores
nonspore-forming bacteria

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“Nonspore-forming.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/nonspore-forming. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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