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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Most of the federal grants for science at universities support specific areas of science, such as particle physics, organic chemistry, microbiology or others.
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Filomena Nunes, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2025
The pandemic brought life changes to Chelsea Lloyd, a microbiology professor at Parkland College, a community college in Champaign, Ill.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
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.
—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
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Filomena Nunes, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2025
The pandemic brought life changes to Chelsea Lloyd, a microbiology professor at Parkland College, a community college in Champaign, Ill.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
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.
—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
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 24 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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