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Microbe

Verb / ˈmaɪˌkrəʊb / Another word for microbe — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a microorganism, especially a bacterium causing disease or fermentation

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Example sentences

  1. The microbe in the petri dish was multiplying rapidly.
  2. The microbe was identified as a pathogen that caused the outbreak of illness.
  3. The fermentation process is caused by the activity of microbes in the food.
  4. The scientist studied the structure of the microbe using a microscope.
  5. The microbe was resistant to antibiotics and posed a serious threat to public health.

Quotes

  • The discovery of the microbe has been the greatest achievement of the present century in the field of medicine.
  • Microbes are the most important organisms on the planet, and we are only beginning to understand their role in the ecosystem.
  • The study of microbes is a fascinating and exciting field that holds great promise for the future of science.

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