adjective
- destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi
Usage: medical; scientific
noun
- a substance that destroys or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
Usage: medical; scientific
Examples
- The hospital uses antimicrobial soap to prevent infections.
- Silver has natural antimicrobial properties.
- Doctors prescribed an antimicrobial medication to treat the infection.
- The new antimicrobial coating helps keep surfaces clean.
- Researchers are developing stronger antimicrobials to fight resistant bacteria.
- Hand sanitizers contain antimicrobial agents.
- The antimicrobial treatment proved effective against the fungal infection.