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bacteria

bacteria

Meaning of bacteria

very small living organisms, some of which cause disease

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British English/bækˈtɪəriə/
American English/bækˈtɪriə/
Russian transcription[bɐkˈtʲerʲɪɪ]
bacteria
bacteria - бактерии
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bacteria with Russian translation

bacteria usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

В воде лаборатория обнаружила бактерии.

The lab found bacteria in the water.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Хорошее мытьё рук может уменьшить бактерии.

Good handwashing can reduce bacteria.

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What's the difference between bacteria / microbe / germ / pathogen

🇬🇧English
bacteria

бактерии — very small living organisms, some of which cause disease

B1Often

The lab found bacteria in the water.

В воде лаборатория обнаружила бактерии.

B
🇬🇧English
bacteria

the same word as the headword; no difference in meaning

B1Very Often

Bacteria can multiply very quickly in warm conditions.

Бактерии могут очень быстро размножаться в тёплых условиях.

M
🇬🇧English
microbe

a general word for a very small organism; broader than bacteria and may include viruses, fungi, or protozoa

B1Often

Doctors warned that harmful microbes can spread through unwashed hands.

Врачи предупредили, что вредные микробы могут распространяться через немытые руки.

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🇬🇧English
germ

an informal everyday word for a disease-causing microorganism; often used broadly for bacteria and other germs

B1Very Often

Wash your hands to avoid catching germs.

Мойте руки, чтобы не подхватить микробы.

P
🇬🇧English
pathogen

a microorganism or other agent that causes disease; more specific to disease-causing organisms than bacteria in general

B1Often

The lab tested the sample for pathogens.

В лаборатории проверили образец на патогены.

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bacteria translation: бактерии. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce bacteria

/bækˈtɪəriə/

bacteria translation

бактерии

bacteria examples

The lab found bacteria in the water.

bacteria transcription

/bækˈtɪəriə/, /bækˈtɪriə/

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bacteria meaning: what does it mean?

very small living organisms, some of which cause disease

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The lab found bacteria in the water. Translation: В воде лаборатория обнаружила бактерии.

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