coli

BrE /ˈkəʊliː/ AmE /ˈkoʊli/

noun en → es

1 BACTERIA [singular] C1

a type of bacteria that can cause illness, especially in the intestines

bacteria, germen

  • coli infection

Collocations coli bacteria · coli contamination

  • The outbreak was caused by coli bacteria in the water supply.

    El brote fue causado por bacterias de coli en el suministro de agua.

2 SPORT [singular] C1

a type of racing car used in motor sports, especially Formula One

coche de carreras, monoplaza

  • coli race

Collocations coli driver · coli team

  • The coli was driven by a young and talented driver.

    El monoplaza fue conducido por un joven y talentoso piloto.