microflora
noun
mi·cro·flo·ra
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Definition of microflora
1
: microscopic flora
2
: a small or strictly localized flora (as of a microenvironment)
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Other Words from microflora
microfloral
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of microflora in a Sentence
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The microflora use fermentation to turn sugar into milk proteins that are identical to those from a cow. — Beth Kowitt, Fortune, "The First Animal-Free Ice Cream Hits the Market," 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, "Bay Area company releases ice cream made with real dairy but no cows, at $20 a pint," 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, "The Complete Guide to Probiotics, From Supplements to Kombucha," 16 Oct. 2018 Murray’s Cheese is working with Rockefeller University to learn more about the microflora in its cheese caves in Long Island City, Queens. — Larissa Zimberoff, New York Times, "Small Cheese Makers Invest in a Stinky Science," 6 Feb. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'microflora.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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microflora
noun
mi·cro·flo·ra
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Medical Definition of microflora
1
: a small or strictly localized flora (as of a microenvironment)
intestinal microflora
2
: microscopic flora — compare macroflora
Other Words from microflora
microfloral
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adjective