oligodynamic

adjective

oli·​go·​dy·​nam·​ic -dī-ˈnam-ik How to pronounce oligodynamic (audio)
1
: active in very small quantities
an oligodynamic germicide
2
a
: produced by minute quantities
oligodynamic action of silver in disinfecting water
b
: of or relating to the action of such quantities
3
: of, relating to, or being produced by the specific activity of an oligodynamic substance
oligodynamic effects of metals on bacterial growth

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“Oligodynamic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/oligodynamic. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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