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bacteria

/bækˈtɪə.ri.ə/

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noun

/bækˈtɪə.ri.ə/B2formal
  • ruСуществительное во множественном числе, обозначающее большую группу одноклеточных микроорганизмов, встречающихся в различных средах, некоторые из которых могут вызывать заболевания.

A plural noun referring to a large group of single-celled microorganisms that are found in various environments, some of which can cause disease.

irregular plural

  1. B1formalmedical

    Single-celled microorganisms that can be found in various environments, some of which cause disease.

    ruМикроорганизмы

    • Bacteria can be found in soil, water, and the human body.
    • Some bacteria are beneficial for digestion.
    • The doctor prescribed antibiotics to kill the harmful bacteria.
  2. Scientific studyB2formalscientific

    A domain of prokaryotic microorganisms studied in microbiology.

    ruНаучное исследование

    • The lab is researching how bacteria develop resistance to drugs.
    • Bacteria reproduce through binary fission.
    • Scientists classify bacteria based on their shape and genetic makeup.
Forms
  • bacteria plural form
  • bacteria's possessive plural form
  • bacterium's possessive singular form