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Bacterium

Verb / bæˈktɪri:ʌm / Another word for bacterium — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bacterium is a type of microorganism that can cause disease or is used in fermentation, antibiotics, and research.

Synonyms & similar words

bacteria germ microbe bacillus virus pathogen bacteria microorganism bug prokaryote moneran amoeba paramecium protozoan eukaryote microbe microbe microbe microbe

Example sentences

  1. 1. Bacterium can cause diseases like pneumonia, tuberculosis, and meningitis.
  2. 2. The scientist studied the bacterium under a microscope to understand its structure.
  3. 3. Bacterium is used to make yogurt and cheese.
  4. 4. A bacterium called Escherichia coli (E. coli) lives in the human gut and helps with digestion.
  5. 5. The antibiotic killed the bacterium that was causing the infection.

Quotes

  • 1. 'I can’t believe there’s always a new bacterium to discover.' - Bonnie Bassler
  • 2. 'Bacterium is not the cause of disease, but is rather the result of it.' - Rudolf Virchow
  • 3. 'Bacterium is a way of life, and there are just so darned many of them.' - Carl Zimmer

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