English dictionary · noun

microbe

Any microorganism; (loosely, nonscientifically) especially, a harmful bacterium.

Meaning and definitions

1. Any microorganism; (loosely, nonscientifically) especially, a harmful bacterium.

Connected roots

• micro-

  small

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• microphone

  an instrument for converting sound waves into electrical energy

• microscope

  an instrument for magnifying very small objects

• microcosm

  Human nature or the human body as representative of the wider universe; man considered as a miniature counterpart of divine or universal nature.

• microbiome

  The genetic information (genomes) of a microbiota.

• micrometer

  A device used to measure distance very precisely but within a limited range, especially depth, thickness, and diameter.

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