salmonella
noun/ˌsælməˈnɛlə/
Frequency rank: #11,941 most common English word
Meaning
A type of bacteria that commonly causes food poisoning, often found in raw meat, eggs, and dairy products.
Example sentence
The health inspector discovered salmonella contamination in the restaurant's kitchen after several customers fell ill.
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