🦠bacteria

noun
/bækˈtɪəriə/

Meaning

Microscopic single-celled organisms that can be beneficial or harmful.
A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.

Example Sentences

Some bacteria in the human gut help with digestion.

Specialized bacteria aid in waste decomposition.

Example Expressions

good bacteria

Synonyms

microbes, germs, microorganisms, pathogens
Entry 1
microbes, germs, microorganisms, pathogens
Entry 2
microbes, germs

Antonyms

sterility, cleanliness, pathogen-free
Entry 1
sterility, cleanliness
Entry 2
pathogen-free, sterility

Collocations

harmful bacteria, good bacteria, bacteria growth, bacteria infection

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