microorganisms

Cultural  

1. Organisms so small that they can be seen only through a microscope. (See bacteria, protozoa, and viruses.)

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Example Sentences

Using that tech, MOA Foodtech discovered the best microorganisms to make use of the leftover starch and fibre in the pea protein industry.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

This involves genetically engineering microorganisms, such as moulds, to produce a specific material in a fermentation process.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

That benefits microorganisms that remove phosphorus and nitrogen.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

In recent years, scientists have increasingly focused on the gut microbiome, the vast ecosystem of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms living in the digestive system.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

It will inspire an English surgeon named Joseph Lister to try performing surgery in sterile conditions that exclude or kill all microorganisms.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman