How to Use antimicrobial in a Sentence

antimicrobial

adjective

• The clunky shoes, which sold for about $30 a pair, were quick-drying, antimicrobial and easy to clean.
  — Washington Post, 3 June 2021
• Bonus points for the UPF 50+ protection and the antimicrobial treatment, which wards off odor.
  — Melissa McGibbon, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2022
• Opt for wool, which is a good choice for its antimicrobial properties and warmth.
  — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2024
• The pillow is also antimicrobial to protect you from mites and dust.
  — Jack Byram, Health, 12 Apr. 2023
• The masks also have a padded nose bridge insert and an antimicrobial coating.
  — Zoe Malin, NBC News, 23 Dec. 2020
• The mask is designed with pleated sides to create a tighter fit, as well as an antimicrobial treatment.
  — Zoe Malin, NBC News, 29 Mar. 2021
• Most ant species treat the injured or severed limb of a comrade by coating it with an antimicrobial goo.
  — Byhumberto Basilio, science.org, 2 July 2024
• The practice was banned in the U.S., and China and India have both since ended the practice in order to slow the spread of antimicrobial resistance.
  — Sophie Mellor, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2022
• The brush is also antimicrobial, which helps protect against odors.
  — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022
• The global overuse of antimicrobial drugs on farm animals and in human medicine has been pegged as a cause for the emergence of superbugs.
  — Sophie Cousins, National Geographic, 23 Oct. 2020
• Along with an antimicrobial lining to prevent odors and fungal growth, the cute flats feature a durable rubber sole.
  — Rebecca Carhart, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2022
• The new study gives Strathdee hope that the world can reduce the potential burden of antimicrobial resistance.
  — Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 16 Sep. 2024
• Look for a microfiber travel towel that's also antimicrobial to fend off mildew and odor.
  — Sarah Madaus, SELF, 7 Mar. 2022
• Bamboo is durable and long-lasting as well as antimicrobial.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
• The mat is coated in an antimicrobial additive that helps prevent mould and mildew from building up.
  — Zoe Malin, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2020
• The oxygen bubbles, which are also antimicrobial, keep the water clean and clear without the use of chemicals.
  — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2023
• The fund is being launched as antimicrobial resistance claims more lives.
  — Ed Silverman, STAT, 22 Feb. 2021
• Copper is also antimicrobial, so the risk of odors or bacteria is less.
  — Joe Van Brussel, Forbes, 9 May 2021
• One solution is using antimicrobial clothes to prolong the wear of items, but that’s not a permanent fix.
  — Chris Smith, BGR, 23 June 2021
• In a few instances, these colonies were impervious to more than one antimicrobial drug.
  — Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2024
• Some brands also add an antimicrobial layer to keep vaginal odors at bay.
  — Sarah Madaus, SELF, 23 June 2022
• Avoid the risk of mold by regularly cleaning your wipes warmer, and if the product comes with an antimicrobial insert, always use that.
  — Maya Polton, Parents, 4 Aug. 2023
• The case is also treated with an antimicrobial agent to protect against odor and degradation.
  — Brad Moon, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2021
• Building back with antimicrobial surfaces like copper and UV light could help, too.
  — Eleanor Cummins, The New Republic, 24 Dec. 2021
• This compound has antimicrobial properties that leave your grill spick-and-span.
  — Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 21 June 2023
• The secretion has 112 components and half of them are known to have antimicrobial or wound-healing effects.
  — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 3 Jan. 2024
• Another bonus is that the coating is antimicrobial, which helps to reduce the amount of common bacteria on your watch (and your fingers).
  — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2023
• These boots provide enhanced traction and have an antimicrobial sock liner to curb odor.
  — Meredith Carey, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2021
• All surfaces are then sprayed with antimicrobial solutions that prevent any virus from growing for up to 90 days.
  — Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2020
• For example, some of the microbes carried drug-resistant genes, which is a troubling discovery given the context of a global rise of antimicrobial resistance.
  — Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Sep. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Nov 2024