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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Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Actually stylish bedding that’s comfortable, cool, hypoallergenic, AND antimicrobial?
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2024
Sherpa lining is easy to keep clean and can be antimicrobial.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Oct. 2024
Kefir has antimicrobial, anticarcinogenic, and antiallergic properties.12 Kefir also helps to relieve constipation.
—Anna Meyer, Cpt, Health, 16 Oct. 2024
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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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