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Meaning of
antimicrobial
in English
antimicrobial
us
/ˌæntɪˈmaɪ.krə.bəl/
uk
/ˌæntɪˈmaɪ.kroʊ.bəl/
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Definitions
Adjective
destroying
or
inhibiting
microbes
;
killing
them
The
new
soap
contains
antimicrobial
ingredients
that
destroy
bacteria
.
preventing
microbial
growth
;
limiting
expansion
Antimicrobial
properties
of
the
material
prevent
microbial
growth
.
counteracting
microbial
effects
;
neutralizing
harm
The
antimicrobial
coating
counteracts
the
effects
of
microbes
on
the
surface
.
Noun
a
substance
that
kills
microbes
;
a
microbial
agent
Doctors
prescribed
an
antimicrobial
agent
to
treat
the
infection
.
inhibiting
microbe
growth
(
without
eradication
);
limiting
spread
The
hospital
uses
antimicrobial
wipes
to
limit
the
spread
of
infection
.
counteracting
microbial
pathogens
(
disease-causing
agents
)
The
researcher
developed
an
antimicrobial
compound
that
targets
disease-causing
bacteria
.
