Meaning of ANTIMICROBIAL

Pronunciation:			`anteemI'krowbeeul
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease [adj]  capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
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	Synonyms:		antimicrobic, antimicrobic, disinfectant, germicide, healthful
	See Also:		agent, cetrimide, sodium hypochlorite
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		Harmful to microorganisms (fungi, bacteria, etc.) by either killing them or inhibiting their growth.