antimicrobial
adjective
an·ti·mi·cro·bi·al
ˌan-ti-mī-ˈkrō-bē-əl 
: destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and especially pathogenic microorganisms
antimicrobial
noun
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ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
They’re even outfitted with antimicrobial technology to help minimize odors, so the shoes remain fresh.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Discoveries indicate that coffee has significant antimicrobial properties that are effective against a range of bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogens in agriculture.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Some showerheads even have self-cleaning designs that limit mineral buildup or employ antimicrobial technology.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for antimicrobial
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“Antimicrobial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antimicrobial. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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antimicrobial
1 of 2 adjective
an·ti·mi·cro·bi·al
ˌant-i-mī-ˌkrō-bē-əl
variants
also antimicrobic
: destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and especially pathogenic microorganisms
antimicrobial
2 of 2 noun
variants
also antimicrobic
: an antimicrobial substance
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