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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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
It’s treated with antimicrobial protection for a cleaner sleep surface.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
In addition to this, methylene blue has been explored for potential benefits in antimicrobial applications, and even anti-aging research.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
That’s one of the major reasons why using plain soap is better for most situations than antimicrobial soap.
—Keren Landman, Vox, 2 Jan. 2025
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 13 Mar. 2025.
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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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