Definition of bacteria

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • bacteria is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • bacteria is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • bacteria is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of bacteria


  • (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. bacterium

See definition of bacteria in Merriam Webster