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antimicrobic

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an·ti·mi·cro·bi·al  (nt-m-krb-l, nt-) also an·ti·mi·cro·bic (-bk)
adj.
Capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms: antimicrobial drugs.
anti·mi·crobial n.
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Noun1.antimicrobic - an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry diseaseantimicrobic - an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease
antimicrobial, disinfectant, germicide
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.antimicrobic - capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganismsantimicrobic - capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
antimicrobial
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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