Meaning & use
microbial
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Relating to or caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
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The yogurt's tangy flavor comes from microbial fermentation.
Doctors traced the outbreak to microbial contamination in the water supply.
A note on using this word
Broader than "bacterial," since it covers all microorganisms, not just bacteria.
Words with a similar meaning
bacterialmicrobiological
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