machine-readable text: electronic text that is stored as strings of characters and that can be displayed in a variety of formats
electronic text: text that is in a form that computer can store or display on a computer screen
bacteria: (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants