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bacteria

[bak-teer-ee-uh] / bækˈtɪər i ə /
NOUN
microorganisms
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Another thing the team looks for is bacteria.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The sediment and nutrients from the winter stays in coastal waters throughout the year and can also contain high levels of bacteria and virus material.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The final product needed to block harmful bacteria effectively while remaining safe for everyday use.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

The Los Angeles County Public Health Department is warning beachgoers to avoid all contact with the water due to the potential of bacteria from street runoff from recent rains.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Insects have colonies of bacteria, the mycetocytes, living in them like little glands, doing heaven knows what but being essential.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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