Definition of antimicrobial
:destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and especially pathogenic microorganisms
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Recent Examples of antimicrobial from the Web
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Reports say antimicrobial resistance will kill 300 million people and cost the global economy of $100 trillion by 2050.
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Plenty of companies offer solutions — like bacteria-killing baths for sponges, water-repellent surfaces or antimicrobial materials.
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Maryland health officials said the money would be used for its work as a regional antimicrobial resistance laboratory that also serves Delaware, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania and Washington, DC.
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Marc Sprenger, WHO's director of antimicrobial resistance, said there's an urgent need for drugs and tests to prevent, diagnose and treat gonorrhea.
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Durable, easy-to-clean paints, antimicrobial stain-resistant rugs and more mean that a beautiful home and a furry pet are no longer incompatible.
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The antimicrobial claims made about apple cider vinegar stem from the fermentation process.
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No other animal’s blood has such powerful antimicrobial properties, and scientists still aren’t able to reproduce it in a lab.
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Its mission includes tackling antimicrobial resistance, confronting the growing problems of obesity and diabetes, and reducing maternal and infant mortality during childbirth.
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First Known Use of antimicrobial
1891
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