microbe

UK
/ˈmaɪkrəʊb/
US
/ˈmaɪkroʊb/
microbenoun
microbes
pl
UK
/ˈmaɪkrəʊb/
US
/ˈmaɪkroʊb/
Translations
The scientist studied the microbe to understand its role in the fermentation process.
Le scientifique a étudié le microbe pour comprendre son rôle dans le processus de fermentation.
Microbes play a crucial role in the ecosystem by breaking down organic matter.
Les microbes jouent un rôle crucial dans l'écosystème en décomposant la matière ორგანique.
Definitions
A microorganism, especially a bacterium causing disease or fermentation.
The scientist studied the microbe to understand its role in the fermentation process.
A microscopic organism, which may exist in its single-celled form or in a colony of cells.
Microbes play a crucial role in the ecosystem by breaking down organic matter.
microbeadjective
UK
/ˈmaɪ.krəʊb/
US
/ˈmaɪ.kroʊb/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "microbe contamination")
Translations
Microbe contamination can spoil the sample.
Une contamination microbienne peut altérer l'échantillon.
Definitions
Relating to or caused by microbes.
Microbe contamination can spoil the sample.