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an·ti·mi·cro·bi·al

(ăn′tē-mī-krō′bē-əl, ăn′tī-) also an·ti·mi·cro·bic (-bĭk)

adj.

Capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms: antimicrobial drugs.

an′ti·mi·cro′bial n.

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antimicrobial

(ˌæntɪmaɪˈkrəʊbɪəl)

adj

(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 antimicrobic, 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.	antimicrobial - capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms antimicrobic 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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antimicrobial

adj & n antimicrobiano

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