Bacteria Definition & Meaning

bacteria
noun
  1. (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

"Bacteria" in song lyrics

See how bacteria is used in real songs:

  • "The only thing that stops the atomic sonic process is antibiotic bacteria"
    Atoms Family — Exposure
  • "Just spit the poisonous dark, containing the bar bacteria"
    Beretta 9 f/ 71Raw — Mask Men
  • "We're all from the same mold: spores and bacteria"
    Cannibal Ox f/ Alaska, Cryptic — Atom

Usage tips for "bacteria"

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