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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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Have Antiviral and Antibacterial Properties Research has shown that mushrooms may strengthen the immune system and exhibit antimicrobial properties that may help protect against a variety of infectious organisms.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
Copper’s natural antimicrobial properties promote a cleaner and healthier sleeping environment.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
To somebody who failed chemistry in high school, the antimicrobial spray seems like straight-up magic.
—Elazar Sontag, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2025
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“Antimicrobial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antimicrobial. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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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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