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biopelícula — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • biofilm noun A structured community of microorganisms, such as bacteria, that adhere to a surface and are embedded in a self-produced protective matrix of mucuslike extracellular material.

Senses

biopelícula is used for these senses in English:

  • biofilm (biology, medicine) A thin film of mucus created by and containing a colony of bacteria and other microorganisms.