superbug

su·per·bug

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [soo-per-buhg]
- /ˈsu pərˌbʌg/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [soo-per-buhg]
- /ˈsu pərˌbʌg/

Definitions of superbug word

noun superbug a pathogenic bacterium that has developed immunity to antibiotics, or an insect that has developed immunity to insecticides. 1
countable noun superbug Journalists refer to a type of bacteria as a superbug when it cannot be killed by antibiotics. 0
noun superbug an infective microorganism that has become resistant to antibiotics 0

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Parts of speech for Superbug

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superbug popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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