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.
envoy. n. 1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) Formal name: envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary a diplomat of the second class, ranking between an ambassador and a minister resident. 2. an accredited messenger, agent, or representative.