antimicrobial
adjective
an·ti·mi·cro·bi·al
ˌan-ti-mī-ˈkrō-bē-əl 
: destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and especially pathogenic microorganisms
antimicrobial
noun
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Wormwood is a plant that may also be a natural antimicrobial agent.
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Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 24 May 2024
This option — available in vertical strips and full sheets — is made of a bamboo silk that’s not only comfortable but also naturally antibacterial and antimicrobial.
—Melanie Rud, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
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Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 24 May 2024
This option — available in vertical strips and full sheets — is made of a bamboo silk that’s not only comfortable but also naturally antibacterial and antimicrobial.
—Melanie Rud, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for antimicrobial
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“Antimicrobial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antimicrobial. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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antimicrobial
1 of 2 adjective
an·ti·mi·cro·bi·al
ˌant-i-mī-ˌkrō-bē-əl
variants
also antimicrobic
: destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and especially pathogenic microorganisms
antimicrobial
2 of 2 noun
variants
also antimicrobic
: an antimicrobial substance
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