microorganism — an organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size, especially a bacterium, virus, or fungus
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size, especially a bacterium, virus, or fungus
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmaɪkroʊˌɔːrɡənɪzəm/
Korean meaning: 미생물, 세균
Korean pronunciation: **마이**크로**오르**거니즘
Example Sentences
- The chef blamed invisible microorganisms for his soup tasting like old socks.
- Probiotics contain beneficial microorganisms that support digestive health.
- My roommate's dirty dishes have become a thriving ecosystem of microorganisms.
microorganism
NOUN//ˈmaɪkroʊˌɔːrɡənɪzəm//
an organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size, especially a bacterium, virus, or fungus
an organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size, especially a bacterium, virus, or fungus
Every microorganism has its own mechanism!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어에서 온 단어로, '작은'을 의미하는 micro-와 '생명체'를 의미하는 organism이 합쳐진 현대 과학 용어입니다.
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📝Examples
“The chef blamed invisible microorganisms for his soup tasting like old socks.”
“Probiotics contain beneficial microorganisms that support digestive health.”
“My roommate's dirty dishes have become a thriving ecosystem of microorganisms.”
“Water treatment plants use chemicals to kill dangerous microorganisms.”
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