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microbiologist

UK/ˌmaɪkrobaɪˈɑlədʒɪst/US
C2

Definitions

n.

A scientist who studies microorganisms

微生物学家

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
micro-small
+
biolife, living things
+
logword, speech, reason; study of
+
-istone who practices, believer in
=microbiologist

micro- + bio (life) + log (study) + -ist = one who studies microscopic life. See microbiology.

Root bio still carries 34 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Microbiologists identified the bacteria within hours.

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