How to Use antimicrobial in a Sentence

antimicrobial

adjective
  • Both pieces of luggage come with an antimicrobial laundry bag and two shoe bags, along with a vegan leather luggage tag.
    Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2024
  • The study claims that people 70 and above will be the most affected age group in the antimicrobial resistance deaths.
    Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2024
  • In one study done on mice, wildfire smoke decreased the antimicrobial activity of the cells that clear the lungs of harmful microbes.
    Matt Simon, Wired, 10 July 2020
  • Ruby Mills, on the other hand, introduces the antimicrobial agent at a later stage.
    Hiren Mansukhani, Quartz India, 6 July 2020
  • The pillow comes wrapped in a cooling fabric that not only helps the pillow stay cool to the touch but also has antimicrobial qualities.
    Jillian Mueller, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2020
  • Its antimicrobial material helps to protect against bacterial odors and stains and is easy to wipe down after using as well.
    Kami Phillips, CNN Underscored, 25 June 2020
  • The virus is also pushing the desire for easy-to-clean polished concrete, tile or antimicrobial materials.
    oregonlive, 25 June 2020
  • The clunky shoes, which sold for about $30 a pair, were quick-drying, antimicrobial and easy to clean.
    Washington Post, 3 June 2021
  • Bonus points for the UPF 50+ protection and the antimicrobial treatment, which wards off odor.
    Melissa McGibbon, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2022
  • Opt for wool, which is a good choice for its antimicrobial properties and warmth.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2024
  • The pillow is also antimicrobial to protect you from mites and dust.
    Jack Byram, Health, 12 Apr. 2023
  • The masks also have a padded nose bridge insert and an antimicrobial coating.
    Zoe Malin, NBC News, 23 Dec. 2020
  • The masks are machine-washable, and the antimicrobial coating lasts up to 30 washes.
    NBC News, 15 Aug. 2020
  • The mask is designed with pleated sides to create a tighter fit, as well as an antimicrobial treatment.
    Zoe Malin, NBC News, 29 Mar. 2021
  • Most ant species treat the injured or severed limb of a comrade by coating it with an antimicrobial goo.
    Byhumberto Basilio, science.org, 2 July 2024
  • Sherpa lining is easy to keep clean and can be antimicrobial.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Oct. 2024
  • The practice was banned in the U.S., and China and India have both since ended the practice in order to slow the spread of antimicrobial resistance.
    Sophie Mellor, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2022
  • Plus, an antimicrobial coating is applied to protect your phone (and you) from germs.
    Ellen McAlpine, CNN Underscored, 7 Aug. 2020
  • The broad antimicrobial effect, Netea speculates, may last a year, if not more.
    Gayathri Vaidyanathan, Wired, 21 Sep. 2020
  • It’s also made with an antimicrobial additive to keep it mold- and mildew-free.
    Lindy Segal, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2024
  • The brush is also antimicrobial, which helps protect against odors.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022
  • The global overuse of antimicrobial drugs on farm animals and in human medicine has been pegged as a cause for the emergence of superbugs.
    Sophie Cousins, National Geographic, 23 Oct. 2020
  • Along with an antimicrobial lining to prevent odors and fungal growth, the cute flats feature a durable rubber sole.
    Rebecca Carhart, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2022
  • The new study gives Strathdee hope that the world can reduce the potential burden of antimicrobial resistance.
    Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Look for a microfiber travel towel that's also antimicrobial to fend off mildew and odor.
    Sarah Madaus, SELF, 7 Mar. 2022
  • Bamboo is durable and long-lasting as well as antimicrobial.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
  • The mat is coated in an antimicrobial additive that helps prevent mould and mildew from building up.
    Zoe Malin, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2020
  • The oxygen bubbles, which are also antimicrobial, keep the water clean and clear without the use of chemicals.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The fund is being launched as antimicrobial resistance claims more lives.
    Ed Silverman, STAT, 22 Feb. 2021
  • Copper is also antimicrobial, so the risk of odors or bacteria is less.
    Joe Van Brussel, Forbes, 9 May 2021

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