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 study claims that people 70 and above will be the most affected age group in the antimicrobial resistance deaths.
  — Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 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 masks are machine-washable, and the antimicrobial coating lasts up to 30 washes.
  — NBC News, 15 Aug. 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
• Sherpa lining is easy to keep clean and can be antimicrobial.
  — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Oct. 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
• Plus, an antimicrobial coating is applied to protect your phone (and you) from germs.
  — Ellen McAlpine, CNN Underscored, 7 Aug. 2020
• The broad antimicrobial effect, Netea speculates, may last a year, if not more.
  — Gayathri Vaidyanathan, Wired, 21 Sep. 2020
• It’s also made with an antimicrobial additive to keep it mold- and mildew-free.
  — Lindy Segal, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2024
• 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
• In one study done on mice, wildfire smoke decreased the antimicrobial activity of the cells that clear the lungs of harmful microbes.
  — Matt Simon, Wired, 10 July 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
• It’s made with the brand’s unique Netz performance fabric, an antimicrobial blend of polyamide and spandex that’s fast-drying, stretchy, and breathable.
  — Braelyn Wood, Health.com, 10 June 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
• Both pieces of luggage come with an antimicrobial laundry bag and two shoe bags, along with a vegan leather luggage tag.
  — Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2024
• The fund is being launched as antimicrobial resistance claims more lives.
  — Ed Silverman, STAT, 22 Feb. 2021
• Ruby Mills, on the other hand, introduces the antimicrobial agent at a later stage.
  — Hiren Mansukhani, Quartz India, 6 July 2020
• The pillow comes wrapped in a cooling fabric that not only helps the pillow stay cool to the touch but also has antimicrobial qualities.
  — Jillian Mueller, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2020
• Building on its success, NHS England is looking to establish an antimicrobial products subscription model to offer a contract with a fixed annual fee; delinked from the volume of the product used.
  — World Economic Forum, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
• Garlic has antimicrobial properties that kill bacteria and viruses, primarily due to the compounds allicin and ajoene.
  — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024

Last Updated: 23 Dec 2024