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colony-forming unit en · NOUN

Meanings

1. A progenitor cell participating in hematopoiesis that gives rise to a particular lineage or type of blood cells.
2. A unit which estimates the number of viable microbial cells (bacteria, fungi, viruses etc.) in a sample.
   • According to the news release, the CDPHE and DOR announce a threat to public health and safety when marijuana contains levels of total yeast and mold above the limits set in the Colorado Marijuana Rule 4-115, which are 10,000 colony-forming units per gram. 2022 November 23, Kiara Demare, “Marijuana from Wheat Ridge company deemed “public health threat” due to yeast and mold levels”, in The Denver Post:

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Synonyms

CFU · CFU