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microbe

noun mi·crobe \ˈmī-ˌkrōb\

: an extremely small living thing that can only be seen with a microscope

Full Definition of MICROBE

: microorganism, germ

— mi·cro·bi·al \mī-ˈkrō-bē-əl\ also mi·cro·bic \-bik\ adjective

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Origin of MICROBE

International Scientific Vocabulary micr- + Greek bios life — more at quick

First Known Use: 1881

Rhymes with MICROBE

aerobe, bathrobe, conglobe, disrobe, earlobe, enrobe, garderobe, lap robe, wardrobe

MICROBE Defined for Kids

microbe

noun mi·crobe \ˈmī-ˌkrōb\

Definition of MICROBE for Kids

: a very tiny and often harmful living thing : microorganism

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microbe

noun mi·crobe \ˈmī-ˌkrōb\

Medical Definition of MICROBE

: microorganism, germ—used especially of pathogenic bacteria

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