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microbe

Syllabification: (mi·crobe)
Pronunciation: /ˈmīˌkrōb/
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Definition of microbe

noun

  • a microorganism, especially a bacterium causing disease or fermentation.

Derivatives

microbial

Pronunciation: /mīˈkrōbēəl/
adjective

microbic

Pronunciation: /mīˈkrōbik/
adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: from French, from Greek mikros 'small' + bios 'life'

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