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bacterial

/bæk'tiəriəl/
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Explanation of the Word "Bacterial"

Definition: The word "bacterial" is an adjective that describes something that is related to or caused by bacteria. Bacteria are tiny living organisms that can only be seen with a microscope. Some bacteria are helpful, while others can cause diseases.

Usage Instructions
  • When to Use: Use "bacterial" when you want to talk about things that are connected to bacteria, especially in medical or scientific contexts.
  • Form: Remember that "bacterial" is an adjective, so it is used to describe nouns.
Example Sentence
  • "The doctor diagnosed me with a bacterial infection, which means that bacteria were causing my illness."
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific writing, you might see "bacterial" used in phrases like "bacterial culture" (growing bacteria in a lab) or "bacterial resistance" (when bacteria become immune to antibiotics).
Word Variants
  • Bacteria (noun): The plural form of bacterium, referring to the organisms themselves.
  • Bacterium (noun): The singular form of bacteria.
  • Bacteriology (noun): The study of bacteria.
  • Bactericidal (adjective): Referring to substances that kill bacteria.
Different Meanings
  • While "bacterial" specifically relates to bacteria, it is often used in medical contexts. It does not refer to viruses or fungi, which are different types of microorganisms.
Synonyms
  • Microbial (though this can refer to all microorganisms, not just bacteria)
  • Germ-related (in a general sense, though "germ" is less specific than "bacterial")
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs
  • Idiom: There are no common idioms specifically using "bacterial," but you might hear phrases like "bacterial outbreak," which refers to a sudden increase in cases of infection caused by bacteria.
  • Phrasal Verb: There are no specific phrasal verbs that use "bacterial," but you might use verbs like "fight off" as in "The body fights off bacterial infections."
Summary

The word "bacterial" is an important term in health and science, relating to the tiny organisms that can sometimes cause illness.

Adjective
  1. relating to or caused by bacteria
    • bacterial infection

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