biofilms
- plural of biofilm.
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
Before this research, scientists knew relatively little about how nanoplastics might affect the relationships among biofilms, bacteria, and these viruses.
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
In this scenario, life's earliest steps took place inside surface-attached gel matrices, which are sticky, semi-solid materials similar in some ways to modern microbial biofilms.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 11, 2026
Each person received specially designed dentures that allowed researchers to collect intact dental biofilms from both sides of the jaw.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 9, 2026
