1. Substances or agents that kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or protozoa.
Usage: Plural form; commonly used in medical and pharmaceutical contexts

1. Relating to or having the property of killing or inhibiting microorganisms.
Usage: Used to describe substances, treatments, or properties

Examples

• Doctors prescribe antimicrobials to treat bacterial infections.
• The hospital uses antimicrobials to sterilize surgical instruments.
• Antimicrobial soaps are designed to reduce bacteria on the skin.
• Researchers are developing new antimicrobials to combat drug-resistant pathogens.
• Silver has antimicrobial properties and is used in wound dressings.
• The antimicrobials in this cleaning product kill 99.9% of germs.
• Overuse of antimicrobials has led to the emergence of resistant microorganisms.