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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBacteria
/bækˈtɪər.i.ə/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large domain of single-celled, prokaryotic microorganisms lacking a distinct nucleus, found abundantly in all habitats on Earth.
"Certain bacteria in the gut play a crucial role in human digestion." - 2
Microscopic organisms, some of which are beneficial while others can cause disease or decay.
"Washing your hands thoroughly helps to remove harmful bacteria."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Modern Latin plural of bacterium, originating from the Greek baktēria, meaning 'staff' or 'cane' due to the rod-like shape of the first discovered species. The term entered scientific English in the late 19th century through microbiology as researchers began categorizing microscopic single-celled organisms.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Bacteria" is said worldwide
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bactéries
Transliteration: bak.te.ʁi
"Certaines bactéries sont essentielles à notre santé."
Bakterien
Transliteration: bak.teˈʁi̯ən
"Der Joghurt enthält lebende Bakterien."
batteri
Transliteration: batˈtɛ.ri
"I batteri si moltiplicano molto rapidamente."
bacterias
Transliteration: bakˈte.ɾjas
"El jabón elimina la mayoría de las bacterias."
bactérias
Transliteration: bakˈtɛ.ɾjɐs
"As bactérias podem ser benéficas ou nocivas."
बैक्टीरिया
Transliteration: baikṭīriyā
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"कुछ बैक्टीरिया हमारे पाचन तंत्र के लिए अच्छे होते हैं।"
细菌
Transliteration: xìjūn
Script: 中文汉字
"高温可以杀死大多数有害细菌。"
박테리아
Transliteration: bak.te.ri.a
Script: 한국어 한글
"우리 몸에는 유익한 박테리아가 많이 살고 있습니다."
バクテリア
Transliteration: bakuteria
Script: 日本語
"ヨーグルトには乳酸菌というバクテリアが含まれています。"
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