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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Mouthwash, on the other hand, can provide antimicrobial and re-mineralizing benefits, and should be used after brushing.
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Violeta Valdés, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Copper is known for its naturally antimicrobial properties and distinctive look.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
Everything else had to be washed with a special antimicrobial detergent.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
These coatings have utilized antimicrobial ingredients including silver, copper, and gold.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2025
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Violeta Valdés, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Copper is known for its naturally antimicrobial properties and distinctive look.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
Everything else had to be washed with a special antimicrobial detergent.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
These coatings have utilized antimicrobial ingredients including silver, copper, and gold.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2025
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 12 May. 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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