an·ti·mi·cro·bi·al ( n t -m -kr  b- l, nt-) also an·ti·mi·cro·bic (-b k)adj. Capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms: antimicrobial drugs. an ti·mi·crobial n. |
antimicrobial [ˌæntɪmaɪˈkrəʊbɪəl]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Microbiology) capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microbes
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| Noun | 1. | antimicrobial - an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease agent - a substance that exerts some force or effect cetrimide - a cationic detergent that is a powerful disinfectant sodium hypochlorite - an unstable salt (NaOCl) used as a bleaching agent and disinfectant |
| Adj. | 1. | antimicrobial - capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms healthful - conducive to good health of body or mind; "a healthful climate"; "a healthful environment"; "healthful nutrition"; "healthful sleep"; "Dickens's relatively healthful exuberance" |
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