Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Of or pertaining to microbes; caused by or due to microbes. Also microbal.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adjective (Biol.) Of, pertaining to, or caused by, microbes

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • adjective of, relating to, or caused by microbes or microorganisms

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • adjective of or involving or caused by or being microbes

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word microbial.

Examples

  • Finally, check to make sure that your policy doesn't include what they call a microbial-matter exclusion.

    CNN Transcript Nov 5, 2005 2005

  • 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.

    Boing Boing 2008

  • The soil on Mars may contain microbial life, according to a new interpretation of data first collected more than 30 years ago.

    Martian Soil May Contain Life » Fanboy.com 2007

  • The soil on Mars may contain microbial life, according to a new interpretation of data first collected more than 30 years ago.

    Martian Soil May Contain Life | Impact Lab 2007

  • He obtained his doctorate in microbial biochemistry at Bristol University and his Doctor of Science degree from the University of London.

    Global Economic Pressures and the Quest for New Medicines 1996

  • Recent developments in microbial genetics have lead to reinterpretation of the virus concept itself.

    Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1966 - Presentation Speech 1972

  • "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.

    Space News From SpaceDaily.Com 2010

  • "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.

    Space Business and Industry News at SpaceMart.com 2010

  • "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.

    EurekAlert! - Breaking News 2010

  • "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.

    Space News From SpaceDaily.Com 2010

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.