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bacteria

noun
bækˈtɪə.ri.ə

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

Specialized bacteria aid in waste decomposition.

Some bacteria in the human gut help with digestion.

Example Expressions

good bacteria

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

harmful bacteria, good bacteria, bacteria growth, bacteria infection

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