What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
microbial
Example
The microbial population in the soil is essential for plant growth. [microbial: adjective]
Example
She is conducting research on the microbial ecology of the ocean. [microbial: adjective]
Example
The microbial contamination in the water supply caused an outbreak of illness. [microbial: noun]
microbial
Example
The microbial population in the soil is essential for plant growth. [microbial: adjective]
Example
She is conducting research on the microbial ecology of the ocean. [microbial: adjective]
Example
The microbial contamination in the water supply caused an outbreak of illness. [microbial: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Microbial is more commonly used than microbal in scientific and everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between microbial and microbial?
Microbial is more formal and scientific than microbal, which is more informal and less commonly used.
