microflora

noun

mi·cro·flo·ra ˌmī-krə-ˈflȯr-ə

: microscopic flora

: a small or strictly localized flora (as of a microenvironment)

microfloral

ˌmī-krə-ˈflȯr-əl

adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Our understanding of the microflora of the gut is really in its infancy. —

Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 19 Aug. 2021 Once the dairy proteins are created, they’re filtered to remove the microflora. —

Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 8 May 2020 Studies substantiate that overuse of chemical fertilisers to get high yield causes physical and chemical degradation of the soil by altering the natural microflora and increasing the alkalinity and salinity of the soil. —

Basudev Mahapatra, Quartz India, 11 Feb. 2020 Most were run-of-the-mill microflora like those still found in most human mouths. —

Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian, 17 Dec. 2019 Each human has their own microflora—bacteria and other microorganisms that live on and in them. —

Scientific American, 26 Aug. 2019 The microflora use fermentation to turn sugar into milk proteins that are identical to those from a cow. —

Beth Kowitt, Fortune, 11 July 2019 Essentially, Perfect Day gives microflora — a specific type of fungi — a blueprint through biotechnology that allows it to ferment sugar and create whey and casein. —

Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 11 July 2019 Most supplements contain a cocktail of these varying probiotic strains, designed to deliver a one-two punch of healthy bacteria that supports overall health and the diversity of the gut’s microflora. —

Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2018 See More

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