1. Plural of microfungus; microscopic fungi, especially those that cause decay, spoilage, or disease in food, plants, or other materials.
Usage: technical; mycology

Examples

• The food scientist identified several microfunguses responsible for the bread's premature spoilage.
• Microfunguses can thrive in damp environments and cause significant damage to stored grains.
• The laboratory tested samples for microfunguses that might affect the quality of the pharmaceutical product.
• Controlling microfunguses is essential in food preservation and storage management.
• Researchers studied how microfunguses colonize plant tissues during infection.