Microbe (Noun)
Meaning
A minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Germs and microbes are often found on surfaces that have not been thoroughly cleaned.
- The microbes in water can cause a variety of water-borne illnesses.
- In order to neutralize most microbes, hand sanitizer must have a sufficient concentration of alcohol.
- Aseptic techniques are used to prevent any microbes from entering open wounds.
- The human body contains trillions of microbes that help with digestion and absorption of foods.