Bacteria Meaning
/bakˈtɪə̯.ri.ə/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounplural of bacterium
nounA type, species, or strain of bacterium.
Sentence Examples
Pasteur experimented with bacteria.
Bacteria will not breed in alcohol.
Neither chilling nor freezing kills all bacteria.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The lab test confirmed that harmful ____ caused the patient's food poisoning.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Some types of ____ are actually good for your body and digestion.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Ancient Greek βακτηρία (baktēría) Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Ancient Greek -ῐος (-ĭos)? Ancient Greek -ιον (-ion) Ancient Greek βακτήριον (baktḗrion)bor. New Latin bactēriabor. English bacteria Borrowed from New Latin bacteria, plural of bactērium, from Ancient Greek βακτήριον (baktḗrion, “little rod”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Anaerobic bacteria function in the absence of oxygen, where as aerobic bacteria require sunlight and also oxygen. Both these bacterias are capable of breaking down the organic matter […]"
— 2002, A.C. Panchdhari, Water Supply and Sanitary Installations, 2nd edition, →ISBN, page 177:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The lab test confirmed that harmful ____ caused the patient's food poisoning.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Some types of ____ are actually good for your body and digestion.