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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But rising antimicrobial resistance has prompted scientists to search for safer, more natural options.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
According to Geyer, its antimicrobial property is the most unique and unlike any other ingredient on the market, given its additional benefits.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
In addition to being a good source of protein, sunflower seeds contain antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antihypertensive properties.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Glacial water helps rebalance minerals, squalane restores suppleness, and olive leaf extract soothes redness and helps keep breakouts in check with its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial properties.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Oct. 2025
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
According to Geyer, its antimicrobial property is the most unique and unlike any other ingredient on the market, given its additional benefits.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
In addition to being a good source of protein, sunflower seeds contain antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antihypertensive properties.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Glacial water helps rebalance minerals, squalane restores suppleness, and olive leaf extract soothes redness and helps keep breakouts in check with its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial properties.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Antimicrobial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antimicrobial. Accessed 27 Oct. 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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