antimicrobial

adjective

an·ti·mi·cro·bi·al | \ ˌan-ti-mī-ˈkrō-bē-əl

Definition of antimicrobial

: destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and especially pathogenic microorganisms

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The Access to Medicines Foundation noted that Novartis had 32 antimicrobial research and development projects in its pipeline. — Ed Silverman, STAT, "Pharmalittle: Most drug price hikes occurred before Azar arrived; Novartis abandons antibiotics," 12 July 2018 Scientific evidence proves its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, which in turn, kill acne bacteria and reduce the size of pimples. — Ashley Weatherford, The Cut, "Everything You Need to Know About Putting Oils on Your Face," 12 July 2018 Black paper mulch made from recycled paper is also available, but these products are usually treated with a synthetic antimicrobial substance to prevent them from breaking down too quickly. — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, "What Every Gardener Should Know About Mulching," 28 Feb. 2017 More than 80 health-care companies, including Pfizer Inc., Novartis AG and GlaxoSmithKline Plc, pledged to help fight antimicrobial resistance at the World Economic Forum in 2016. — Ari Altstedter, Bloomberg.com, "The Startups Waging War Against Superbugs," 25 June 2018 The lab typically tackles questions about how antimicrobial agents can affect communities of bacteria — so as to better understand antibiotic resistance and other ways bacterial communities affect human health. — Marissa Fessenden, Smithsonian, "Vegan Kimchi Is Microbially Pretty Close to the Original," 7 May 2018 According to a news release, Crawford’s wound dressing portfolio includes its highly absorbent KerraMax Care range as well as KerraFoam foam and KerraCell antimicrobial gelling fiber. — Lynn Brezosky, San Antonio Express-News, "San Antonio wound care leader Acelity acquires Crawford Healthcare," 8 June 2018 Studies show that the acid contained in bile does have medical benefits in dissolving gallstones or treating some liver disease, as well as some anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. — Author: Simon Denyer, Anchorage Daily News, "From hemorrhoids to hangovers: Bear bile is treasured in China, and that’s bad for captive bears," 3 June 2018 The material purportedly imparts antimicrobial properties and wicks away heat, keeping feet fresh and cool. — Prachi Patel, Scientific American, "The Quirkier Uses of Graphene," 16 May 2018

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