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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Green tea: Research has shown that green tea has many antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, along with many antioxidants.
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Amanda Svachula, Health, 13 Jan. 2025
Common Ingredients Are Linked To Health Harms The disinfectant wipes of popular brands often contain antimicrobial chemicals called quaternary ammonium compounds.
—Arlene Blum, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Most of the strains of salmonella found in dogs were ones that could also infect humans, and all of the strains identified in dogs and humans possessed antimicrobial resistance genes to important drugs.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Antimicrobial Properties Turmeric's antimicrobial properties may help prevent bacterial skin infections.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025
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Amanda Svachula, Health, 13 Jan. 2025
Common Ingredients Are Linked To Health Harms The disinfectant wipes of popular brands often contain antimicrobial chemicals called quaternary ammonium compounds.
—Arlene Blum, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Most of the strains of salmonella found in dogs were ones that could also infect humans, and all of the strains identified in dogs and humans possessed antimicrobial resistance genes to important drugs.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Antimicrobial Properties Turmeric's antimicrobial properties may help prevent bacterial skin infections.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Antimicrobial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antimicrobial. Accessed 26 Jan. 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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