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mi·crobe
 microbe
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- pronunciation:
- maI
krob
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noun |
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A microbe is a tiny life form that can only be seen with a microscope. Many microbes are germs that cause disease.
- synonyms:
- bacterium, germ, microorganism
- similar words:
- bug, protozoan, virus
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| derivation: |
microbial (adj.) |
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