microbe — a microscopic organism, especially a bacterium, virus, or fungus
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a microscopic organism, especially a bacterium, virus, or fungus
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmaɪkroʊb/
Korean meaning: 미생물, 세균
Korean pronunciation: **마이**크롭
Example Sentences
- The chef was shocked to discover that his 'secret ingredient' was actually just friendly microbes living in his sourdough starter.
- Scientists study microbes to understand how they affect human health.
- My grandmother always said to wash hands thoroughly, as if she could see the invisible microbes plotting their attack.
microbe
NOUN//ˈmaɪkroʊb//
a microscopic organism, especially a bacterium, virus, or fungus
a microscopic organism, especially a bacterium, virus, or fungus
In a white robe, she seeks each microbe with her probe!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어에서 온 단어로, 'micro(작은)'와 'bios(생명)'가 합쳐져서 '작은 생명체'라는 의미가 되었습니다. 현미경이 발명된 후 눈에 보이지 않는 작은 생명체들을 발견하면서 이 용어가 널리 사용되기 시작했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The chef was shocked to discover that his 'secret ingredient' was actually just friendly microbes living in his sourdough starter.”
“Scientists study microbes to understand how they affect human health.”
“My grandmother always said to wash hands thoroughly, as if she could see the invisible microbes plotting their attack.”
“Antibiotics can eliminate harmful microbes from the body.”
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