microorganism

UK
/ˌmaɪkrəʊˈɔːɡənɪzəm/
US
/ˌmaɪkroʊˈɔrgəˌnɪzəm/

Translations

microorganismnoun
microorganisms
pl
UK
/ˌmaɪkrəʊˈɔːɡənɪzəm/
US
/ˌmaɪkroʊˈɔrgəˌnɪzəm/
A wide variety of microorganisms thrive in extreme environments such as hot springs.
Une grande variété de micro-organismes prospèrent dans des environnements extrêmes comme les sources chaudes.
microorganismadjective
UK
/ˌmaɪ.krəʊˈɔː.ɡə.nɪ.zəm/
US
/ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈɔr.ɡəˌnɪ.zəm/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., microorganism contamination) to denote a relationship to microorganisms.
microbienBiologie.
Proper sterilization prevents microorganism growth on medical instruments.
Une stérilisation correcte empêche la croissance microbienne sur les instruments médicaux.

Definitions

microorganismnoun
Any microscopic organism, especially bacteria, archaea, protozoa, algae, fungi, or viruses.
A wide variety of microorganisms thrive in extreme environments such as hot springs.
microorganismadjective
Relating to, involving, or caused by microorganisms.
Proper sterilization prevents microorganism growth on medical instruments.