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

With that data, MOA has trained an AI to work out what combinations of substrates and microorganisms would achieve the best yields.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

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

They are produced by microorganisms such as cyanobacteria, which release oxygen through photosynthesis.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Katchinoff’s team studied how fine the powder should be, how best to release it and the tank conditions that aid helpful microorganisms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

There are possibilities of using less toxic sprays or, better still, of introducing microorganisms that will cause disease among the budworms without affecting the whole web of forest life.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson