bacteria — microscopic single-celled organisms that can cause disease or be beneficial
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: microscopic single-celled organisms that can cause disease or be beneficial
Pronunciation (IPA): /bækˈtɪriə/
Korean meaning: 질병을 일으키거나 유익할 수 있는 현미경으로만 볼 수 있는 단세포 미생물
Korean pronunciation: 박-티-리-어 (강세: 티)
Example Sentences
- My mom blames bacteria for everything - even my bad grades!
- Hand sanitizer kills 99.9% of bacteria, but that 0.1% is probably plotting revenge.
- Scientists discovered new bacteria species in the deep ocean.
bacteria
NOUN//bækˈtɪriə//
microscopic single-celled organisms that can cause disease or be beneficial
Microscopic organisms good and bad
Cafeteria criteria reveal hidden bacteria!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어 'bakterion'에서 유래했으며, '작은 막대기'라는 뜻입니다. 초기 현미경으로 관찰했을 때 많은 박테리아가 막대기 모양으로 보였기 때문에 이런 이름이 붙었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My mom blames bacteria for everything - even my bad grades!”
“Hand sanitizer kills 99.9% of bacteria, but that 0.1% is probably plotting revenge.”
“Scientists discovered new bacteria species in the deep ocean.”
“Some bacteria can survive in extreme temperatures.”
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