ANTIMICROBIAL
\ˌantɪma͡ɪkɹˈə͡ʊbɪəl], \ˌantɪmaɪkɹˈəʊbɪəl], \ˌa_n_t_ɪ_m_aɪ_k_ɹ_ˈəʊ_b_ɪ__ə_l]\
Definitions of ANTIMICROBIAL
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capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
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an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease
By Princeton University
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capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
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an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Any chemical or physical agent that kills microorganisms. It can be an antibiotic, antiseptic or disinfectant. AKA germicidal.
By Henry Campbell Black
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