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microorganisms

mi·cro·or·gan·ism
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mahy-kroh-awr-guh-niz-uh m]
    • /ˌmaɪ kroʊˈɔr gəˌnɪz əm/
    • /ˌmaɪ.krəʊˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mahy-kroh-awr-guh-niz-uh m]
    • /ˌmaɪ kroʊˈɔr gəˌnɪz əm/

Definitions of microorganisms word

  • noun microorganisms any organism too small to be viewed by the unaided eye, as bacteria, protozoa, and some fungi and algae. 1
  • noun microorganisms Plural form of microorganism. 1

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Origin of microorganisms

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; micro- + organism

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Parts of speech for Microorganisms

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

microorganisms popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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Synonyms for microorganisms

noun microorganisms

  • pathogens — any disease-producing agent, especially a virus, bacterium, or other microorganism.
  • pathogen — any disease-producing agent, especially a virus, bacterium, or other microorganism.
  • bacteria — Bacteria are very small organisms. Some bacteria can cause disease.
  • bacilli — bacillus

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