Superbug (Noun)
Meaning 1
A strain of pest accidentally imported into Florida from the Middle East then spread to California where it is a very serious pest feeding on almost all vegetable crops and poinsettias.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The superbug, also known as the Bagrada bug, has been wreaking havoc on California's vegetable crops since its accidental importation from the Middle East.
- Farmers in California are struggling to control the superbug infestation, which has already caused significant damage to their poinsettia and vegetable crops.
- The superbug's ability to feed on almost all vegetable crops has made it a major concern for agricultural officials in California.
- Researchers are working to develop new methods to combat the superbug, which has proven resistant to many common pesticides.
- The superbug's spread from Florida to California has highlighted the need for stricter regulations on the importation of plants and soil from foreign countries.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A strain of bacteria that is resistant to all antibiotics.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The rise of the superbug has sparked concerns among medical professionals about the effectiveness of modern medicine.
- The hospital took extreme precautions to prevent the spread of the superbug that had infected several patients.
- Scientists are racing to develop new treatments to combat the superbug that has proven resistant to all known antibiotics.
- The overuse of antibiotics has contributed to the emergence of the superbug, making it a major public health concern.
- The patient was quarantined to prevent the superbug from spreading to others, as it had already shown resistance to multiple treatments.