microbiology
noun
mi·cro·bi·ol·o·gy
ˌmī-krō-bī-ˈä-lə-jē 
: a branch of biology dealing with microscopic forms of life
microbiological
adjective
or less commonly microbiologic
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This recognition that there are several subtypes currently in play, all active simultaneously, is a level of nuance that Rasmussen, who holds a doctorate in microbiology from Columbia University, said is being used to downplay the true severity of the H5N1 threat.
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According to Food Safety Experts When considering how to defrost chicken safely, there are two very important details to keep top of mind, says Donald Schaffner, Ph.D., a professor of food microbiology and extension specialist at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
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Salmonella lives in the egg white, and natural preservatives in egg whites will stop the bacteria from multiplying, explains Donald Schaffner, Ph.D., a distinguished professor of food microbiology and extension specialist at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
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Paul Sisson, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Eliminated positions include drivers, lift truck operators, mechanics, security officers, cellar supervisors, viticulturists and microbiology technicians, according to the publication.
—Wes Woods Ii, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
According to Food Safety Experts When considering how to defrost chicken safely, there are two very important details to keep top of mind, says Donald Schaffner, Ph.D., a professor of food microbiology and extension specialist at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2025
Salmonella lives in the egg white, and natural preservatives in egg whites will stop the bacteria from multiplying, explains Donald Schaffner, Ph.D., a distinguished professor of food microbiology and extension specialist at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for microbiology
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“Microbiology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microbiology. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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microbiology
noun
mi·cro·bi·ol·o·gy
ˌmī-krō-bī-ˈäl-ə-jē
: a branch of biology concerned especially with microscopic forms of life (as bacteria, protozoans, and viruses)
Medical Definition
microbiology
noun
mi·cro·bi·ol·o·gy
ˌmī-krō-bī-ˈäl-ə-jē
plural microbiologies
: a branch of biology dealing especially with microorganisms (as bacteria and protozoans)
microbiological
adjective
also microbiologic
microbiological contamination
microbiological research
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