Bacteriological Meaning

/ˌbæktɪˌriˈɑlədʒiical/
C2

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adjOf or pertaining to bacteriology.

The bacteriological lab was well-equipped.
Bacteriological research led to new discoveries.
The laboratory conducted a bacteriological analysis of the water supply.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The lab technician conducted a ____ analysis to identify the type of bacteria present.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The lab conducted a ____ study of the local water supply system.

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 bactērium Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English bacterio- Proto-Indo-European *leǵ- Ancient Greek λόγος (lógos) Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-i-eh₂ Proto-Hellenic *-íā Ancient Greek -ῐ́ᾱ (-ĭ́ā) Ancient Greek -λογῐ́ᾱ (-logĭ́ā)bor. Latin -logialbor. French -logiebor. English -logy Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ic Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al Middle English -ical English -ical English -logical English bacteriological From bacterio- + -logical.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The lab technician conducted a ____ analysis to identify the type of bacteria present.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The lab conducted a ____ study of the local water supply system.

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