Meaning of ANTIMICROBIAL
| Pronunciation: | | `anteemI'krowbeeul
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- [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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ANTIMICROBIAL is a 13 letter word that starts with A. |
| | Synonyms: | | antimicrobic, antimicrobic, disinfectant, germicide, healthful |
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| | See Also: | | agent, cetrimide, sodium hypochlorite | |
| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Harmful to microorganisms (fungi, bacteria, etc.) by either killing them or inhibiting their growth. |
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