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microorganism

/ˌmaɪkrəʊˈɔːɡənɪzəm/

/ˌmaɪkroʊˈɔrgəˌnɪzəm/

Translations

microorganismnoun

microorganisms

/ˌmaɪkrəʊˈɔːɡənɪzəm/

/ˌmaɪkroʊˈɔrgəˌnɪzəm/

The scientist studied the microorganism under the microscope.

Учёный изучал микроорганизм под микроскопом.

Synonyms

microorganismadjective

/ˌmaɪ.krəʊˈɔː.ɡə.nɪ.zəm/

/ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈɔr.ɡəˌnɪ.zəm/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., microorganism contamination) to denote a relationship to microorganisms.

Synonyms

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.