Definition
microfibrillar
adjective
- of, relating to, or composed of microfibrils (very small fibrils or filaments, especially in plant cell walls or biological tissues)
Usage: technical; primarily used in botany, materials science, and cell biology
Examples
- The microfibrillar structure of cellulose gives plant cell walls their strength.
- Researchers studied the microfibrillar arrangement in the plant tissue under an electron microscope.
- The microfibrillar components of the composite material contribute to its durability.
- Collagen's microfibrillar organization is essential for skin elasticity.
- The microfibrillar network in the cell wall provides structural support to the plant.