Meaning of the word biofilm in English

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biofilm

US /ˈbaɪ.oʊ.fɪlm/
UK /ˈbaɪ.əʊ.fɪlm/

Noun

a thin, slimy film of bacteria that adheres to a surface

Example:
Dental plaque is a common example of a biofilm.
The pipes were clogged with a thick layer of biofilm.