Synonyms for bacteria
bækˈtɪər i ə; -ˈtɪər i əmbac·te·ri·a

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1. bacteria, bacteriumnoun

   (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants

   Synonyms:
   bacterium

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1. • Microbiology
   • Microorganism

Editors ContributionRate these synonyms:2.0 / 4 votes

1. antibody

   actually this is an antonym

   Submitted by 210001350 on April 7, 2020  

2. plaque

   bacteria build up

   the hygienist said that i have a lot of plaque build up, an that i might have gingivitis

   Submitted by JP03 on October 23, 2014  

3. thermophile

   an organism that has adapted to living in very high temperatures(heat),such as bacteria or algae.

   Submitted by JP03 on March 13, 2015  

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1. List of paraphrases for "bacteria":

   bacterium, bacterial, bacteriological, germs

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1. James Siho Lee:

   Its tremendously important that we appreciate and develop a curiosity for biodiversity, the next innovation for biotechnology could be out there in the wild. A new biodegradable sunscreen, for example, was discovered from extremophilic bacteria and algae. We have to protect and responsibly utilize wildlife.

2. Anna Powell:

   While we cant draw firm conclusions on the exact antibiotic or pro-biotic regimen/duration, this study highlights that, yes, penile skin appears to be a reservoir for the bacteria that are associated with BV in women.

3. Linzi Wilson-Wilde:

   Embalming chemicals are designed to preserve remains, but they do that by breaking down the protein inside the body, so that there's nothing available for bacteria to consume. It does have a very detrimental effect in degrading the DNA.

4. Paul Dawson:

   Raw meat carries bacteria and then if you throw it on the cutting board and use a towel or sponge to dry that off, it could pick that up, cutting boards and table tops used for food prep are of concern and need to be cleaned regularly and dried.

5. Rachel Vreeman:

   Bacteria can live for weeks on the floor, and if you drop food on the floor, the bacteria transfer to that food almost instantly.