microbiology
noun
mi·cro·bi·ol·o·gy
ˌmī-krō-bī-ˈä-lə-jē 
: a branch of biology dealing with microscopic forms of life
microbiological
adjective
or less commonly microbiologic
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Fermenting miso in space expands food diversity and also illustrates the complex microbiology of a seemingly sterile space station.
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Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2025
Despite possessing a bachelor’s degree in microbiology and a résumé that includes a stint in research and development at Mars, the food company, Wilson captures the blue-collar point of view exceptionally well.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
Both decided to do projects in the field of microbiology.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
Most of the federal grants for science at universities support specific areas of science, such as particle physics, organic chemistry, microbiology or others.
—Filomena Nunes, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2025
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Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 7 Apr. 2025
Despite possessing a bachelor’s degree in microbiology and a résumé that includes a stint in research and development at Mars, the food company, Wilson captures the blue-collar point of view exceptionally well.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
Both decided to do projects in the field of microbiology.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
Most of the federal grants for science at universities support specific areas of science, such as particle physics, organic chemistry, microbiology or others.
—Filomena Nunes, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for microbiology
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“Microbiology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microbiology. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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microbiology
noun
mi·cro·bi·ol·o·gy
ˌmī-krō-bī-ˈäl-ə-jē
: a branch of biology concerned especially with microscopic forms of life (as bacteria, protozoans, and viruses)
Medical Definition
microbiology
noun
mi·cro·bi·ol·o·gy
ˌmī-krō-bī-ˈäl-ə-jē
plural microbiologies
: a branch of biology dealing especially with microorganisms (as bacteria and protozoans)
microbiological
adjective
also microbiologic
microbiological contamination
microbiological research
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