bacterium
15 points
English
9 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #37,888
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
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
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/bæktˈɪɹiːʌm/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Synonyms
(microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms la
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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Crossword clues
- “Another word for bacteria” gen-syn
Anagrams
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