microbe 🦠 - OzVoca Emoji Details
microbe
This emoji represents a microbe, a tiny living organism invisible to the naked eye. They are all around us.
This emoji usually signifies germs that make us sick, like viruses or bacteria. That's why it's often used when you have a cold or are feeling unwell.
Not all microbes are bad. There are also good bacteria that help make things like kimchi and yogurt. So, this emoji appears not only when talking about illness but also in discussions about science experiments or fermented foods.
During the recent COVID-19 pandemic, it became one of the most used emojis worldwide to warn about viral spread or emphasize the importance of hygiene. It's also used metaphorically to describe how information or rumors spread rapidly 'like a virus' on the internet.