bacterial — relating to or caused by bacteria
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or caused by bacteria
Pronunciation (IPA): /bækˈtɪriəl/
Example Sentences
- My mom blamed bacterial germs when I got sick, but I think it was her cooking.
- The scientist discovered a new bacterial species in the deep ocean.
- Hand sanitizer kills 99.9% of bacterial threats, but apparently not my bad luck.
bacterial
ADJECTIVE[/bækˈtɪriəl/]
relating to or caused by bacteria
relating to or caused by bacteria
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Greek bakterion, meaning 'small rod' or 'small staff'. The term was applied to microorganisms because their rod-like appearance under the microscope resembled small sticks or rods.
Breakdown
bacterium (from Greek bakterion, small rod) + -al (adjective suffix meaning 'of' or 'relating to')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom blamed bacterial germs when I got sick, but I think it was her cooking.”
“The scientist discovered a new bacterial species in the deep ocean.”
“Hand sanitizer kills 99.9% of bacterial threats, but apparently not my bad luck.”
“The hospital implemented strict protocols to prevent bacterial spread.”
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