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Bacteria Noun Bre Bækˈtɪəriə Bækˈtɪriə Chilling Freezing Kills

Word bacteria
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Phonetic BrE / bækˈtɪəriə / NAmE / bækˈtɪriə /
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  • neither chilling nor freezing kills all bacteria.
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bacteria

(noun)BrE / bækˈtɪəriə / NAmE / bækˈtɪriə /
  1. the simplest and smallest forms of life. Bacteria exist in large numbers in air, water and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease.
    • Neither chilling nor freezing kills all bacteria.
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