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bacteria

[bak-teer-ee-uh] / bækˈtɪər i ə /
NOUN
microorganisms
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The manufacturing process can also introduce impurities — like bacteria or heavy metals — into peptide drugs.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

In GC, bacteria from the Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, and Actinobacteria groups were commonly found.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

“There’s no pathogenic bacteria correlating us to anybody,” said McAfee.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

At the same time, about one in four urine samples tested in NHS laboratories contains bacteria that are resistant to commonly used antibiotics.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Once you do drag his mind off bacteria and injuries, he’s okay.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen