CEFR B2

microorganisms

noun

Meaning

A living thing that is too small to be seen without a microscope, such as a bacterium, virus, or fungus.

Examples

Scientists study microorganisms to understand diseases.
The petri dish was covered with a layer of microorganisms.

Synonyms: germ, bacterium, microbe, pathogen

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microorganisms (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪ.kroʊˌɔːr.ɡə.nɪ.zəm/

Definition

A living thing that is too small to be seen without a microscope, such as a bacterium, virus, or fungus.

Examples

Scientists study microorganisms to understand diseases.
The petri dish was covered with a layer of microorganisms.
Washing your hands helps remove harmful microorganisms.

How to Use microorganisms

microorganism in (prepositional phrase): Specifies the location or substance where a microorganism is found. — "We found a new type of microorganism in the soil sample."
microorganism that (collocation): Introduces a clause describing a characteristic or action of the microorganism. — "This microorganism that causes the disease is highly contagious."

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