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bacterium

 

[ bรฆkหˆtษชษ™riษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

microscopic organism

A bacterium is a single-celled microorganism that can be found almost everywhere, including soil, water, and inside the human body. Bacteria can be both beneficial and harmful to humans, playing a crucial role in processes such as digestion and decomposition.

Synonyms

germ, microbe, microorganism.

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Word Description / Examples
bacterium

Use when referring specifically to a single bacterial cell. Common in scientific and medical contexts.

  • The bacterium causes a severe infection
  • Scientists discovered a new bacterium in the soil
microbe

Use when referring to any microscopic organism, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Common in both scientific and general contexts.

  • Microbes are found everywhere around us
  • The study of microbes includes bacteria, fungi, and viruses
germ

Use in everyday language when talking about disease-causing microorganisms in general, often with a negative connotation.

  • Wash your hands to avoid spreading germs
  • Germs can cause infections
microorganism

Use in scientific or formal contexts when referring to any microscopic organism. Can include bacteria, algae, protozoa, and fungi.

  • Microorganisms play a crucial role in the ecosystem
  • The water sample contained various microorganisms

Examples of usage

  • Bacterium are too small to be seen without a microscope.
  • Some bacterium can cause infections if they enter the body.

Translations

Translations of the word "bacterium" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bactรฉria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ€เคตเคพเคฃเฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bakterium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bakteri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะบั‚ะตั€ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bakteria

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ดฐ่Œ (ใ•ใ„ใใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bactรฉrie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bacteria

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bakteri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ•ํ…Œ๋ฆฌ์•„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูƒุชูŠุฑูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bakterie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ baktรฉria

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป†่Œ (xรฌjลซn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bakterija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gerill

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะบั‚ะตั€ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒฅแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bakteriya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bacteria

Etymology

The word 'bacterium' comes from the Greek word 'bakterion', meaning 'small rod' or 'staff'. The concept of bacteria as microscopic organisms was first proposed by Antonie van Leeuwenhoek in the 17th century, although the term 'bacterium' was not used until later. The study of bacteria, known as bacteriology, has significantly advanced our understanding of microbiology and its impact on various fields.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,924, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.