Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Bacterium.
How to pronounce bacterium:
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Bacterium - as a noun
(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 (Exact Relations)
bacteria12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
micro-organismmicroorganism20Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
acidophil17acidophile18probiotic15probiotic bacterium
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probiotic floraprobiotic microflorabacteroid14eubacteria14eubacterium17true bacteriacalymmatobacteriumgenus calymmatobacteriumfrancisellagenus francisellagonococcus17neisseria gonorrhoeaelegionella11legionella pneumophilianitrobacterium20penicillin-resistant bacteriapus-forming bacteriarod4diplococcus20superbug13
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Example Sentences
"A single bacterium can multiply into millions within a few hours."
"The bacterium was identified as a strain of E. coli."
"This particular bacterium is resistant to antibiotics."
"Scientists are studying the behavior of this bacterium in water environments."
"The bacterium was found to be responsible for the outbreak of food poisoning."
Word Game Points
Is BACTERIUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bacterium is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BACTERIUM has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is BACTERIUM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bacterium is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBACTERIUM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is BACTERIUM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bacterium is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBACTERIUM has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
