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microbes

 

[ หˆmaษชkrษ™สŠbz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bacteria and other microorganisms

Microbes are tiny living organisms that can only be seen under a microscope. They include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. Microbes play a crucial role in various ecological processes, such as nutrient cycling and decomposition.

Synonyms

bacteria, germs, microorganisms

Examples of usage

  • Antibiotics are used to treat infections caused by harmful microbes.
  • Microbes in the soil help break down organic matter into nutrients for plants.
  • The human body contains trillions of microbes that are essential for digestion and immune function.
Context #2 | Noun

informal term for microorganisms

Microbes is a colloquial term used to refer to microorganisms, especially those that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. It is often used in a casual or non-scientific context.

Synonyms

bugs, germs, microorganisms

Examples of usage

  • The bathroom cleaner claims to kill 99.9% of microbes on surfaces.
  • Yogurt contains live cultures of beneficial microbes.
  • Research is ongoing to understand how microbes impact human health.

Translations

Translations of the word "microbes" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น micrรณbios

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เค•เฅเคทเฅเคฎเคœเฅ€เคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mikroben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mikroba

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ะบั€ะพะฑะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mikroby

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅพฎ็”Ÿ็‰ฉ (ใณใ›ใ„ใถใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท microbes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ microbios

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mikroplar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏธ์ƒ๋ฌผ (๋ฏธ์ƒ๋ฌผ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูŠูƒุฑูˆุจุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mikroby

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mikroorganizmy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅพฎ็”Ÿ็‰ฉ (wฤ“ishฤ“ngwรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mikrobi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถrverur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะธะบั€ะพะฑั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ™แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mikroblar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ microbios

Etymology

The term 'microbes' is derived from the combination of the Greek words 'micros,' meaning small, and 'bios,' meaning life. The study of microbes, known as microbiology, has significantly advanced our understanding of the microbial world and its impact on various aspects of life.

See also: microbicidal, microbicide.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,926, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.