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antimicrobial

DEFINITIONS OF: antimicrobial

1

adj capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms

Synonyms:
antimicrobic
healthful
conducive to good health of body or mind

n an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease

Synonyms:
antimicrobic, disinfectant, germicide
Types:
cetrimide
a cationic detergent that is a powerful disinfectant
sodium hypochlorite
an unstable salt (NaOCl) used as a bleaching agent and disinfectant
Javel water, Javelle water, eau de Javelle
an aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite
Type of:
agent
a substance that exerts some force or effect
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