microorganism
noun
mi·cro·or·gan·ism
ˌmī-krō-ˈȯr-gə-ˌni-zəm 
: an organism (such as a bacterium or protozoan) of microscopic or ultramicroscopic size
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This reduces the total number of microorganisms in the product and also inactivates enzymes that could contribute to spoilage.
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Juan Silva, Discover Magazine, 21 June 2024
Plus, the exoskeleton of a cicada is chitin-rich, which is good for microorganisms in the ground and naturally enriches your soil.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024
Gut bacteria coexist with viruses and fungi, and collectively these are referred to as microorganisms, also called microbes.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 20 June 2024
And research shows that this solution is gentle enough to use directly on your face to get rid of the little microorganisms responsible for your breakouts.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 June 2024
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Juan Silva, Discover Magazine, 21 June 2024
Plus, the exoskeleton of a cicada is chitin-rich, which is good for microorganisms in the ground and naturally enriches your soil.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024
Gut bacteria coexist with viruses and fungi, and collectively these are referred to as microorganisms, also called microbes.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 20 June 2024
And research shows that this solution is gentle enough to use directly on your face to get rid of the little microorganisms responsible for your breakouts.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 June 2024
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“Microorganism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microorganism. Accessed 1 Jul. 2024.
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microorganism
noun
mi·cro·or·gan·ism
ˌmī-krō-ˈȯr-gə-ˌniz-əm
: an organism (as a bacterium) of microscopic or less than microscopic size
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microorganism
noun
mi·cro·or·gan·ism
-ˈȯr-gə-ˌniz-əm
: an organism of microscopic or ultramicroscopic size
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