biofilm
|bi/o/film|
C1
🇺🇸
/ˈbaɪ.oʊ.fɪlm/
🇬🇧
/ˈbaɪ.əʊ.fɪlm/
microbial layer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'biofilm' originates from the combination of 'bio-' meaning 'life' and 'film' meaning 'a thin layer'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'biofilm' was coined in the late 20th century to describe microbial communities that form on surfaces.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any biological film, but now it specifically denotes microbial communities on surfaces.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/18 13:11