bacteria

[ bak-teer-ee-uh ]

/ bækˈtɪər i ə /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR bacteria ON THESAURUS.COM

plural noun, singular bac·te·ri·um [bak-teer-ee-uhm]. /bækˈtɪər i əm/. Microbiology.

ubiquitous one-celled organisms, spherical, spiral, or rod-shaped and appearing singly or in chains, comprising numerous and variously classified phyla: among the inestimable number of species are those involved in fermentation, putrefaction, infectious diseases, and nitrogen fixation.

Origin of bacteria

First recorded in 1860–65; from New Latin, from Greek baktḗria, plural of baktḗrion, diminutive of baktēría “staff, cane”; see origin at bacterium

OTHER WORDS FROM bacteria

bac·te·ri·al, adjectivebac·te·ri·al·ly, adverbnon·bac·te·ri·al, adjectivenon·bac·te·ri·al·ly, adverb

Words nearby bacteria

bact., -bacter, bacteraemia, bacteremia, bacteri-, bacteria, bacteria bed, bacterial canker, bacterial capsule, bacterial endocarditis, bacterial infection

Definition for bacteria (2 of 2)

Bacteria

[ bak-teer-ee-uh ]

/ bækˈtɪər i ə /

noun (used with a singular or plural verb)Microbiology.

(in the three-domain system of classification) the taxonomic domain comprising the bacteria.

Origin of Bacteria

First recorded in 1860–65; from New Latin; see origin at bacteria

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for bacteria

The more antibiotics are used inappropriately, the greater the risk of bacteria growing resistant to them.
Without Education, Antibiotic Resistance Will Be Our Greatest Health Crisis|Russell Saunders|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If all animals vanished, most bacteria would still live on, but if all bacteria disappeared, we would die quickly.
Why Did It Take So Long For Complex Life To Evolve On Earth? Blame Oxygen.|Matthew R. Francis|November 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But consider that when we eat, the bacteria are actually fed first.
‘Good Poop’ Diet Is the Next Big Thing|Daniela Drake|October 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On the other hand, the population of the other major group of bacteria, Bacteroidetes, increased.
‘Good Poop’ Diet Is the Next Big Thing|Daniela Drake|October 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Allen says that some strains of bacteria may be potentially beneficial for some people but harmful to others.
Your Probiotic Is Probably B.S.|Carrie Arnold|June 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It is known that bacteria, like other living things, feed and give off organic waste from their own bodies.
A Civic Biology|George William Hunter
When bacteria were suspended in olive oil or in pus, chlorlyptus showed marked germicidal action.
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 2 of 2|Various
Some bacteria are capable of movement when living in a fluid.
A Civic Biology|George William Hunter
This condition is of the utmost importance in the destruction of bacteria in the dairy and creamery.
Outlines of dairy bacteriology|H. L. Russell
This increase in the bacteria is technically known as “aftergrowth” and will be discussed more fully in Chapter IV.
Chlorination of Water|Joseph Race

British Dictionary definitions for bacteria

bacteria

/ (bækˈtɪərɪə) /

pl n singular -rium (-rɪəm)

a very large group of microorganisms comprising one of the three domains of living organisms. They are prokaryotic, unicellular, and either free-living in soil or water or parasites of plants or animalsSee also prokaryote

Derived forms of bacteria

bacterial, adjectivebacterially, adverb

Word Origin for bacteria

C19: plural of New Latin bacterium, from Greek baktērion, literally: a little stick, from baktron rod, staff

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for bacteria

bacteria

sing. bacterium

Microorganisms made up of a single cell that has no distinct nucleus. Bacteria reproduce by fission or by forming spores.

notes for bacteria

Some bacteria are beneficial to humans (for example, those that live in the stomach and aid digestion), and some are harmful (for example, those that cause disease).

Medical definitions for bacteria

bacteria

[ băk-tîr′ē-ə ]

n.

Plural ofbacterium

Scientific definitions for bacteria

bacteria

[ băk-tîr′ē-ə ]

Plural of bacterium.

单词	bacteria
释义	bacteria [ bak-teer-ee-uh ] / bækˈtɪər i ə / SEE SYNONYMS FOR bacteria ON THESAURUS.COM plural noun, singular bac·te·ri·um [bak-teer-ee-uhm]. /bækˈtɪər i əm/. Microbiology. ubiquitous one-celled organisms, spherical, spiral, or rod-shaped and appearing singly or in chains, comprising numerous and variously classified phyla: among the inestimable number of species are those involved in fermentation, putrefaction, infectious diseases, and nitrogen fixation. See also Bacteria. Origin of bacteria First recorded in 1860–65; from New Latin, from Greek baktḗria, plural of baktḗrion, diminutive of baktēría “staff, cane”; see origin at bacterium OTHER WORDS FROM bacteria bac·te·ri·al, adjectivebac·te·ri·al·ly, adverbnon·bac·te·ri·al, adjectivenon·bac·te·ri·al·ly, adverb Words nearby bacteria bact., -bacter, bacteraemia, bacteremia, bacteri-, bacteria, bacteria bed, bacterial canker, bacterial capsule, bacterial endocarditis, bacterial infection Definition for bacteria (2 of 2) Bacteria [ bak-teer-ee-uh ] / bækˈtɪər i ə / noun (used with a singular or plural verb)Microbiology. (in the three-domain system of classification) the taxonomic domain comprising the bacteria. See also domain (def. 6). Origin of Bacteria First recorded in 1860–65; from New Latin; see origin at bacteria Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for bacteria The more antibiotics are used inappropriately, the greater the risk of bacteria growing resistant to them. Without Education, Antibiotic Resistance Will Be Our Greatest Health Crisis\|Russell Saunders\|December 19, 2014\|DAILY BEAST If all animals vanished, most bacteria would still live on, but if all bacteria disappeared, we would die quickly. Why Did It Take So Long For Complex Life To Evolve On Earth? Blame Oxygen.\|Matthew R. Francis\|November 2, 2014\|DAILY BEAST But consider that when we eat, the bacteria are actually fed first. ‘Good Poop’ Diet Is the Next Big Thing\|Daniela Drake\|October 7, 2014\|DAILY BEAST On the other hand, the population of the other major group of bacteria, Bacteroidetes, increased. ‘Good Poop’ Diet Is the Next Big Thing\|Daniela Drake\|October 7, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Allen says that some strains of bacteria may be potentially beneficial for some people but harmful to others. Your Probiotic Is Probably B.S.\|Carrie Arnold\|June 25, 2014\|DAILY BEAST It is known that bacteria, like other living things, feed and give off organic waste from their own bodies. A Civic Biology\|George William Hunter When bacteria were suspended in olive oil or in pus, chlorlyptus showed marked germicidal action. The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 2 of 2\|Various Some bacteria are capable of movement when living in a fluid. A Civic Biology\|George William Hunter This condition is of the utmost importance in the destruction of bacteria in the dairy and creamery. Outlines of dairy bacteriology\|H. L. Russell This increase in the bacteria is technically known as “aftergrowth” and will be discussed more fully in Chapter IV. Chlorination of Water\|Joseph Race British Dictionary definitions for bacteria bacteria / (bækˈtɪərɪə) / pl n singular -rium (-rɪəm) a very large group of microorganisms comprising one of the three domains of living organisms. They are prokaryotic, unicellular, and either free-living in soil or water or parasites of plants or animalsSee also prokaryote Derived forms of bacteria bacterial, adjectivebacterially, adverb Word Origin for bacteria C19: plural of New Latin bacterium, from Greek baktērion, literally: a little stick, from baktron rod, staff Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to bacteria “Virus” vs. “Bacteria”: What’s The Difference?It’s easy to confuse viruses and bacteria. They share many similarities, but also many differences! Learning these differences can be vital to your health. READ MORE What Is The Difference Between A “Virus” and “Bacteria”?It’s easy to confuse viruses and bacteria. They share many similarities, but also many differences! Learning these differences can be vital to your health. READ MORE Words related to bacteria pathogens, germs, organisms, microbes, bacilli Cultural definitions for bacteria bacteria sing. bacterium Microorganisms made up of a single cell that has no distinct nucleus. Bacteria reproduce by fission or by forming spores. notes for bacteria Some bacteria are beneficial to humans (for example, those that live in the stomach and aid digestion), and some are harmful (for example, those that cause disease). The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for bacteria bacteria [ băk-tîr′ē-ə ] n. Plural ofbacterium The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for bacteria bacteria [ băk-tîr′ē-ə ] Plural of bacterium. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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bacteria

plural noun, singular bac·te·ri·um [bak-teer-ee-uhm]. /bækˈtɪər i əm/. Microbiology.

Origin of bacteria

OTHER WORDS FROM bacteria

Words nearby bacteria

Definition for bacteria (2 of 2)

noun (used with a singular or plural verb)Microbiology.

Origin of Bacteria

Example sentences from the Web for bacteria

British Dictionary definitions for bacteria

pl n singular -rium (-rɪəm)

Derived forms of bacteria

Word Origin for bacteria

Content related to bacteria

Words related to bacteria

Cultural definitions for bacteria

notes for bacteria

Medical definitions for bacteria

n.

Scientific definitions for bacteria