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

His company gathers data on environmental conditions and available substrates, and sequences the genomes of microorganisms appropriate for the food industry.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Scientists say these microorganisms could also interact with environmental pollutants inside the body.

From Science Daily • May 18, 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

Leeuwenhoek was the first to see single-celled microorganisms, tiny plants and tiny animals, including bacteria.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman