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
These findings suggest that nanoplastics may make it easier for stubborn biofilms to develop on surfaces used in water treatment and delivery, increasing the difficulty of removing them.
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
This microbial layer forms biofilms on plastic surfaces in aquatic environments and includes organisms involved in nitrogen and carbon cycles.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 17, 2026
They form dense, plaque-like structures known as "dental biofilms" that cling to the surface of teeth.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 9, 2026
