Micro-organism

Translation of "micro-organism" into Russian

Noun

Micro-organisms in the soil help break down dead plant material.

Микроорганизмы в почве помогают разлагать мёртвые растительные остатки.

Additional translations

разг.; в широком употреблении о микроорганизме

Adjective

Attributive use: used before another noun to mean relating to micro-organisms.

The researchers measured micro-organism contamination in the water supply.

Исследователи измерили микробное загрязнение в системе водоснабжения.

Noun

A very small living organism that can only be seen with a microscope, such as a bacterium, protozoan, or fungus.

Micro-organisms in the soil help break down dead plant material.

Adjective

Relating to, made of, or involving micro-organisms.

The researchers measured micro-organism contamination in the water supply.