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bacteria

/bækˈtɪɹ.i.ə/noun4 syllables

Bacteria means: (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants.

Synonyms for bacteria1

noun, as in (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants

bacterium

What does bacteria mean?1

noun

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(microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with bacteria?7

three syllables

syria

five syllables

cafeteria
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Bacteria in a sentence

  • Some good bacteria are destroyed when using antibiotics to treat infections, resulting in infections.DJ_Saidez
  • When sebum mixes with bacteria on the skin, it can create a bad smell.Amastan
  • In order to isolate him from bacteria, and such, he is not allowed visitors.fcbond
  • Infectious diseases are caused by prions, viruses, rickettsia, chlamydia, bacteria, pathogenic fungi and protozoa.Muelisto
  • Bacteria, like cyanobacteria, consist of only one cell.unknown
  • Used napkins can be a breeding ground for bacteria, so handle them with care.Amastan
  • Legionella bacteria are found naturally in freshwater environments, like lakes and streams.Cangarejo
  • In wine there's wisdom, in beer there's strength, in water there are bacteria.unknown

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Forms of bacteria

as a noun

plural
bacterias