Bacteria - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |bækˈtɪərɪə|  American pronunciation of the word bacteria
Brit.  |bækˈtɪərɪə|  British pronunciation of the word bacteria

noun

- (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants (syn: bacterium)

Extra examples

...culture bacteria in laboratory dishes...

Is the illness caused by bacteria or a virus?

The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm, moist conditions.

Bacteria invaded and caused an infection.

They were unable to prevent bacteria from infecting the wound.

Be careful not to allow bacteria to contaminate the wound.

Bacteria and fungi help decompose organic matter.

Cuts in the skin could permit the penetration of bacteria into the body.

The bacteria in the drinking water sickened the whole village.

A wound was contaminated by bacteria.

Bacteria are added to help break down the sewage.

The bacteria can withstand extremes of heat and cold.

Disinfectants act on bacteria in two main ways.

The heating is insufficient to kill the bacteria.

Bacteria multiply quickly in warm food.

Word forms

noun
singular: bacterium
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