microbial
adjective/maɪˈkrəʊbiəl/
/maɪˈkrəʊbiəl/
- relating to microorganisms (= extremely small living things), especially bacteria that cause disease or fermentation
- Microbial contamination is always a risk during surgery.
- Natural yogurt helps to establish beneficial microbial populations in the gut.
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