1. The surface of many bacterial species is covered by polysaccharides. These can be in the form of capsules, glycoproteins or glycolipids. In Gram-negative bacteria, the lipopolysaccharide (LPS) also referred to as endotoxin, covers ca. 40% of the bacterial surface.
the premises officially occupied by a consul. 2. the position, work, authority, or term of service of a consul. 3. (often initial capital letter) a government by consuls, as in France from 1799 to 1804. Origin of consulate.
A diplomat is a governments official envoy. The definition of an envoy is a messenger on a mission, especially when sent on behalf of someone else or when sent on a diplomatic mission. A diplomat sent to a foreign country to try to make peace is an example of an envoy. envoy. envoy.