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oli·go·dy·nam·ic | \ -dī-ˈnam-ik 
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\Medical Definition of oligodynamic
1 : active in very small quantities
an oligodynamic germicide
2a : produced by minute quantities
oligodynamic action of silver in disinfecting water
b : of or relating to the action of such quantities
3 : of, relating to, or being produced by the specific activity of an oligodynamic substance
oligodynamic effects of metals on bacterial growth
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