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Antimicrobial

Verb / ˈæˈnkrəʊ / 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

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

Example sentences

  1. The hospital uses antimicrobial cleaning products to prevent the spread of infections.
  2. The dentist recommended an antimicrobial mouthwash to kill the bacteria in my mouth.
  3. The scientist discovered a new antimicrobial drug that could cure a deadly disease.
  4. The restaurant uses antimicrobial cutting boards to prevent the cross-contamination of food.
  5. The athlete wears antimicrobial socks to prevent foot odor and infections.

Quotes

  • Antibiotics and antimicrobial chemicals are at risk of losing their effectiveness.
  • The development of resistance to antimicrobial agents is inevitable.
  • Antimicrobial resistance could plunge medicine back into the dark ages.

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