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Antimicrobial

Verb Another word for antimicrobial — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Antimicrobial means something that destroys or inhibits the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Synonyms & similar words

disinfectant germicide antimicrobic antibacterial antiseptic disinfectant germicide microbicidal sanitizer aseptic antifungal antiviral bactericidal fungicide virucidal microbicide sterilizing bacteriostatic bacteriocide bacteriolytic microorganism-killing microbe-fighting sterilant

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