noun
- a very small fibril or fiber-like structure, especially one that is a component of larger fibers in biological tissues
Usage: biology; technical
Examples
- Cellulose microfibrils form the basic structural units of plant cell walls.
- The strength of wood comes from the arrangement of microfibrils in its fibers.
- Researchers studied the microfibrils in cotton to understand its textile properties.
- Collagen microfibrils provide structural support in animal connective tissues.
- The microscope revealed the intricate pattern of microfibrils within the sample.
- Scientists are developing synthetic materials that mimic natural microfibrils.