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The science article described microbial life in soil.
What does Microbial mean?
Microbial means related to microbes.
Dictionary definition
related to microbes, which are tiny living things often seen only with special tools.
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A microscope can help students study microbial organisms.
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Researchers study microbial communities to learn how tiny life forms affect ecosystems.
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What does microbial mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to microbial?
Microscopic is close in meaning to microbial in many contexts.
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WordMicrobial.
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MeaningMicrobial means related to microbes.
ExampleExample: The science article described microbial life in soil.
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- Syllables
- my · kroh · bee · uhl
- Strongest beat
- kroh
- Ending
- uhl
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kroh.
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Synonyms
Words like Microbial
microscopictoo small to see without special tools
microbe-relatedconnected to microbes
tiny-organismrelated to very small living things
Antonyms
Opposite words
large-scalebig enough to see easily
visibleable to be seen
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Microbial word family
Base word
microbial
adverb
microbially
In a way related to microbes.
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