biofilm
noun
a film or thin coating on solid surfaces, consisting of microorganisms and the indissoluble, viscous fluid they secrete.
biofilms
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pluralof biofilm.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The procedures remove plaque below the gumline and disrupt bacterial biofilms that contribute to gum inflammation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Liao said additional studies are necessary to identify the molecular processes that drive the responses of complex biofilms containing multiple microbial species.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026
"The latest theory is related to some of the chemistry that goes into ensuring that the wastewater doesn't develop any biofilms," or microorganisms, he said.
From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026
Understanding how this molecular gearbox works could help researchers develop ways to stop bacteria from forming biofilms, slimy communities that cause infections and contaminate medical devices.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 13, 2026
These hypothetical structures, described as "Xeno-films," could function like biofilms but be built from entirely different chemical ingredients available in other environments.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 11, 2026
