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bacterial

Pronunciation: [bækˈtɪr.i.əl]

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Learn how to use bacterial in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “science”

(adjective) related to bacteria, which are tiny living things that can only be seen with a microscope. Bacteria can be good or bad for our health. For example, some bacteria help us digest food, while others can make us sick.

Example

The yogurt is rich in bacterial cultures that help with digestion and gut health.

Example

The bacterial infection caused the doctor to prescribe antibiotics to the patient.

Example

What bacterial strains are found in this soil?

Context: “health”

(adjective) describing something that is caused by bacteria. When people get sick from bacteria, it means the bacteria are harmful to their body.

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with a bacterial infection, which can be treated with medicine.

Example

He did not have a bacterial infection; instead, it was a viral one.

Example

How can we tell if the illness is bacterial or viral?

How to pronounce bacterial

Pronunciation: [bækˈtɪr.i.əl]

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