bacterium (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /bækˈtɪəriəm/
Definition
A microscopic, single-celled organism that can exist in various environments and may cause disease or perform beneficial functions.
Examples
A single bacterium can multiply into millions in a short period.
Scientists are studying the role of gut bacteria in human health.
Antibiotics are used to kill harmful bacteria.
How to Use bacterium
- bacterium/bacteria (collocation)
- The singular and plural forms of the word. — "A single bacterium can be harmless, but a colony of bacteria can be dangerous."
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