Definition of Microbe

a microscopic organism, particularly one that brings about disease

Examples of Microbe in a sentence

While some microscopic organisms can be dangerous, this microbe offers benefits to human beings.  🔊

The bleach should kill any type of microbe left on the cutting board by the raw beef.  🔊

Without a microscope, the scientist cannot view the disease-carrying microbe.  🔊

The doctor prescribed an antibiotic to kill the microbe causing my respiratory infection.  🔊

The microbe is too small to be seen by the human eye alone.  🔊

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