infusorian

[ in-fyoo-sawr-ee-uh n, -sohr- ]
/ ˌɪn fyʊˈsɔr i ən, -ˈsoʊr- /

noun

any of the Infusoria.

adjective

infusorial.

Origin of infusorian

First recorded in 1855–60; Infusori(a) + -an

Words nearby infusorian

infusionism, infusive, infusoria, infusorial, infusorial earth, infusorian, ingate, ingather, ingathering, inge, ingelow

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British Dictionary definitions for infusorian

infusorian
/ (ˌɪnfjʊˈzɔːrɪən) /

noun obsolete

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

Derived forms of infusorian

infusorial, adjective

Word Origin for infusorian

C18: from New Latin Infusoria former class name; see infuse