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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Kojic acid may also have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects, though studies showing these benefits on human skin are limited.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
The humidifier uses an antimicrobial wick filter (lasting six months and has a replacement indicator) that’s designed to capture the minerals that cause white dust, while the wick filter also traps pollutants.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2024
Hartmann also warns against antimicrobial toothbrushes, which can lead to antibiotic-resistant bugs.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 Oct. 2024
Kojic acid also has antifungal and antimicrobial effects, which may benefit those who have acne-prone skin, says Dr. Kapoor.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
The humidifier uses an antimicrobial wick filter (lasting six months and has a replacement indicator) that’s designed to capture the minerals that cause white dust, while the wick filter also traps pollutants.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2024
Hartmann also warns against antimicrobial toothbrushes, which can lead to antibiotic-resistant bugs.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 Oct. 2024
Kojic acid also has antifungal and antimicrobial effects, which may benefit those who have acne-prone skin, says Dr. Kapoor.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Antimicrobial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antimicrobial. Accessed 21 Nov. 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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