microbial
//maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl//
Adjective
microbialCanonical form
1
Relating to or caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or other microscopic life forms.
Scientists are studying microbial activity in the soil.
2
Involving or characteristic of the activity, growth, or effects of microbes.
The researchers studied microbial activity in the soil samples.