microbial UK /maɪˈkɹəʊ.bi.əl/US /maɪˈkɹoʊ.bi.əl/adjective 2noun 1forms 1 adjective2 •Of, relating to, or caused by microbes or microorganisms.This type of bio-inspired material utilizes microbial calcite precipitation to heal cracks that develop autonomously, thereby enhancing the material’s durability and reducing maintenance costs. — 2024 •Small; tiny; minuscule. noun1 •A microbe or bacterium. formsmicrobials
