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Definition of bacteria - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
pathogenssingle-celled organisms causing diseases or aiding digestion
- Some bacteria in the gut help with digestion.
2.
taxonomyTECH. prokaryotic microorganisms classified as a domainTECH.
- Bacteria are one of the three domains of life alongside Archaea and Eukarya.
Images of bacteria
single-celled organisms causing diseases or aiding digestion 
prokaryotic microorganisms classified as a domain
Expressions with bacteria
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bacteria indicating fecal contamination in water or food
Coliform bacteria were detected in the drinking water.
bacteria able to cause disease in humans animals or other living hosts
Hospitals use disinfectants to kill pathogenic bacteria on surfaces and equipment.
bacteria that oxidize nitrogen compounds to obtain energy
Nitric bacteria play a crucial role in the nitrogen cycle in soil..
bacteria that convert ammonia into nitrite
Nitrous bacteria play a crucial role in the nitrogen cycle of soil..
photosynthetic bacteria that use bacteriochlorophyll and do not release oxygen
Purple bacteria live in ponds and use light for energy.
bacteria forming colonies in self-produced slime
Slime bacteria thrive in decaying plant matter.
layer of sand or gravel for sewage treatment
The bacteria bed efficiently treated the sewage effluent.
Origin of bacteria
Greek, bakterion (small staff)
Terms with bacteria included in their meaning
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medical
substance that kills bacteria and treats infections
decomposition
undergo decomposition by bacteria or fungi
food
dairy product made by fermenting cream with certain bacteria
natural
cream thickened and soured with bacteria
medical
illness caused by bacteria or viruses affecting the throat
cleaning
making something clean and free from bacteria
healthcare
substance, natural or made, that stops bacteria causing infection
disinfecting
designed to remove bacteria or viruses
heated milk
milk treated by heating to kill harmful bacteria
dental health
damage to teeth from bacteria causing a dental condition
medical
capable of killing germs or bacteria
bacteria health
bacterium living in intestines, sometimes causing illness or food poisoning
microbiology
group of bacteria or fungi grown together
hygiene
unpleasant smell from sweat and bacteria on skin
antiseptic
having properties that kill germs or bacteria
oral hygiene
film of bacteria on teeth surfaces
food safety
milk heated to kill harmful bacteria
safe milk
milk treated to kill harmful bacteria
dental hygiene
sticky deposit on teeth containing bacteria
sanitation
underground tank for sewage treatment using bacteria
biology
process of making something free from bacteria or other living microorganisms
medical
treatment of infection using drugs that kill or stop bacteria
bacteria infection
not harmed or killed by antibiotics
renewable energy
gas from bacteria breaking down organic waste
Examples of bacteria in a sentence
Scientists study bacteria to understand their role in health. The bacteria multiplied rapidly in the petri dish. Some bacteria are beneficial to human health.
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- French:germe, bactéries, ...
- German:Bakterien, ...
- Italian:batteri, ...
- Spanish:bacterias, ...
- Portuguese:bactérias, ...
- Chinese:细菌, ...
- Japanese:バクテリア, ...
- Arabic:بَكْتِيرْيَا, ...
- Hebrew:חַיְדָּקִים, ...
- Russian:бактерии, ...
- Ukrainian:бактерії, ...
- Hindi:जीवाणु, ...
Definition of bacterium - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
biologyTECH. single-celled organism without a nucleusTECH.
- The bacterium was observed under the microscope.
2.
pathogensTECH. organism important as pathogens and in biochemistryTECH.
- This bacterium causes a common infection.
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single-celled organism without a nucleus
Expressions with bacterium
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live microorganism beneficial to health
Yogurt contains probiotic bacterium that aids digestion.
Origin of bacterium
Latin, bacterium (small rod)
Examples of bacterium in a sentence
Scientists discovered a new bacterium in the soil. The bacterium was studied for its unique properties.
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- French:bactérie, germe, ...
- German:Bakterium, Mikroorganismus, ...
- Italian:batterio, ...
- Spanish:bacteria, ...
- Portuguese:bactéria, ...
- Chinese:细菌, 病菌, ...
- Japanese:細菌, 病原菌, ...
- Arabic:بَكْتِيرْيَا, جَرثومَة, ...
- Hebrew:חַיְדָק, אוֹרְגָּנִיזְם חַיְדַּקִי, ...
- Russian:бактерия, патоген, ...
- Ukrainian:бактерія, ...
- Hindi:जीवाणु, रोगाणु, ...
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