How to Use bacteria in a Sentence

bacteria

noun

• The only caveat is if bacteria get trapped in the skin while peeing.
  — Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
• The microwave is another effective way to kill bacteria in a kitchen sponge.
  — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2022
• Beach goers are advised that bacteria levels in the water in these areas could cause illness.
  — Andrew Dyer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2022
• These bacteria could be unleashed to track chemical exposure in wastewater or study the human gut.
  — Wired, 13 Aug. 2022
• Save some money, and go with a filter that focuses only on bacteria and parasites.
  — Wes Siler, Outside Online, 13 Aug. 2022
• The excess bacteria often cause diarrhea and may cause weight loss and malnutrition.
  — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
• Contaminants: Be sure to wash sweet potatoes thoroughly to remove any bacteria, dirt, or pesticide residues.
  — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
• This reusable steel filter straw removes bacteria, parasites, and microplastics from water.
  — Joni Sweet, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
• The presence of bacteria is considered an indicator for pathogens, such as E. coli, Vibrio and salmonella.
  — Joshua Emerson Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2022
• The landmark system removed 95% of the bacteria from the city’s sewage and 90% of the solids.
  — Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2024
• Sequencing done in the UK shows there has been no abrupt change in the bacteria.
  — Maryn McKenna, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2022
• These are a group of viruses that are known to infect bacteria.
  — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 Nov. 2023
• Stains and bacteria have met their match in Shark's now-$70 Steam Pocket Mop.
  — Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2023
• Just be sure to clean your eyelash curler after each use to rid of any bacteria.
  — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2022
• The main types present in dairy are: Lactic acid bacteria: These friendly microbes are the workhorses of the dairy world.
  — Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 12 Feb. 2024
• The tooth decay that leads to cavities occurs when the bacteria in your mouth form a sticky plaque on your teeth.
  — Tammy Davenport, Verywell Health, 28 May 2024
• And the reason sours are some of the most ancient beers in the brewer’s compendium comes down to what most beer comes down to: bacteria.
  — Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022
• The bacteria spores are harmful to many types of caterpillars.
  — Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 4 Feb. 2023
• At first, doctors didn’t believe that bacteria could live in the stomach at all.
  — Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 19 Oct. 2023
• And yet, all the while, humble bacteria in the dirt are fixing nitrogen all day long.
  — Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2024
• For one, lettuce is consumed raw, so there's no heat to kill bacteria.
  — Aria Bendix, NBC News, 26 Aug. 2022
• The extreme rain events and very warm periods this year have favored the bacteria.
  — Amanda Gokee, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2023
• The downfall is it's made of plastic, which can harbor bacteria and lead to cat acne.
  — Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
• Low scores for bacteria in the water and flood prevention, a high score for beach access.
  — Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 20 Apr. 2024
• And there’s been research showing those bacteria can impact our health outside of the mouth.
  — Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Feb. 2023
• This makes the bottom shelves the best spot to keep raw meat cold, which is vital to keeping it fresh and avoiding harmful bacteria growth.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2024
• Many bacteria and viruses need to live around or inside your cells to survive.
  — Zoie Magri, The Conversation, 4 Oct. 2023
• For more than 3 billion years, bacteria have been evolving and have learned to change themselves to survive.
  — Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 31 July 2023
• Look for a pair with anti-odor technology, which helps stave off the bacteria that create those funky smells in the first place.
  — Mike Richard, Men's Health, 20 Dec. 2022
• The rash could be caused by a fungus or bacteria, which may require a prescription cream.
  — Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 21 Sep. 2022

Last Updated: 17 Dec 2024