harmful bacteria

collocation in English

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harmful
adjective
uk
/ˈhɑːm.fəl/us
/ˈhɑːrm.fəl/
causing ...
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bacteria
noun
uk
/bækˈtɪə.ri.ə/us
/bækˈtɪr.i.ə/
plural ...
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(Definition ofharmfulandbacteriafrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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A weisheng city is free of odors, dust andharmfulbacteria; its streets are ordered and lined with greenery.
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Thirty-seven patients produced sputum samples with >25 leukocytes and <10 epithelial cells that grew potentiallyharmfulbacteria.
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The resulting sludge residue is inert in terms ofharmfulbacteriaand, if recycled, it can be used on the land or as fuel.
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It is cheaper than incineration and anyharmfulbacteriaor metal residues are neutralised.
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I then discovered that some of the analysis sheets showed that water in some parts of my constituency contained coliform orharmfulbacteria.
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Those who eat a raw omnivorous diet usually choose to obtain their meats from free-range and grass-fed sources, to avoidharmfulbacteria.
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It may be used to treat diarrhea resulting from infection or when an antibiotic regimen destroys theharmfulbacteriaand gut flora alike.
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The acid causes milk to coagulate and form a thicker consistency, and inhibits the growth ofharmfulbacteriaand thus improves its shelf life.
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Scientists warned that eating wild cats could expose humans toharmfulbacteriaand toxins.
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In addition to its role in digestion, the intestinal wall is also vital in preventingharmfulbacteria, endotoxins, etc., from leaking into the bloodstream.
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Ventilation is not just important for circulating air, but also for preventing the growth of mold and development and spread ofharmfulbacteria.
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White cells fightharmfulbacteriaand help prevent infection.
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Wetlands can even filter out and absorbharmfulbacteriafrom the water.
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However, when those natural defenses are by-passed in the hospital setting, the brain is suddenly exposed to a host of potentiallyharmfulbacteriaand viruses.
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The production of lactic acid makes its environment acidic, which inhibits the growth of someharmfulbacteria.
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Oral streptococci have both harmless andharmfulbacteria.
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The harmful or potentiallyharmfulbacteriaare also detected routinely in respiratory specimens.
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The role of leukocytes is to defend againstharmfulbacteria, viruses and microorganisms.
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Because of its antibacterial properties, mustard does not require refrigeration for safety; it will not grow mold, mildew, orharmfulbacteria.
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