microbial
IPA: maɪkrˈoʊbiʌɫ
noun
- A microbe or bacterium.
adjective
- Of, relating to, or caused by microbes or microorganisms.
- Small; tiny; minuscule.
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Examples of "microbial" in Sentences
- Recent developments in microbial genetics have lead to reinterpretation of the virus concept itself.
- Finally, check to make sure that your policy doesn't include what they call a microbial-matter exclusion.
- The soil on Mars may contain microbial life, according to a new interpretation of data first collected more than 30 years ago.
- He obtained his doctorate in microbial biochemistry at Bristol University and his Doctor of Science degree from the University of London.
- Certain microbial supplements show the potential to reduce the severity of colds and other infections, temper body weight, and even help the elderly fight osteoporosis.
- "If long-term microbial survival is possible on Mars, then past and future explorations of Mars may provide the microbial inoculum for seeding Mars with terrestrial life," say the researchers.
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