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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May Have Antimicrobial Effects Limited studies have suggested that celery seed extracts have antimicrobial effects against bacteria, yeast, and mold.
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Regina C. Windsor, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2025
The results suggested that higher-concentration garlic mouthwash showed antimicrobial effects similar to those of chlorhexidine.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 14 Dec. 2025
The genomic data could also support the search for new gene-editing tools, antimicrobial peptides, and biotechnology products that rely on stable, highly precise enzymes.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Dec. 2025
The footbed is also treated with an antimicrobial shield, and the forefoot features plush cushioning for all-around comfort.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2025
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Regina C. Windsor, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2025
The results suggested that higher-concentration garlic mouthwash showed antimicrobial effects similar to those of chlorhexidine.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 14 Dec. 2025
The genomic data could also support the search for new gene-editing tools, antimicrobial peptides, and biotechnology products that rely on stable, highly precise enzymes.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Dec. 2025
The footbed is also treated with an antimicrobial shield, and the forefoot features plush cushioning for all-around comfort.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2025
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“Antimicrobial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antimicrobial. Accessed 26 Dec. 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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