CEFR B1

bacterium

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: germ, microbe, bacillus, pathogen

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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.

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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