microbiologist
UK/ˌmaɪkrobaɪˈɑlədʒɪst/US
C2
Definitions
n.
A scientist who studies microorganisms
微生物学家
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmicro-small
+
-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 wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
Microbiologists identified the bacteria within hours.