antimicrobial
adjective
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Definition of antimicrobial
: destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and especially pathogenic microorganisms
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An antibacterial and antimicrobial chemical, triclosan can be found in sanitizing hand and body soaps, mascara, and formerly in toothpaste. — Olivia Fleming & Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Ultimate Guide to Clean Beauty," 12 Aug. 2019 With an antimicrobial lining and a durable, chlorine-proof fabric that lasts for up to 300 hours of performance, this suit is the perfect choice for ladies who love to swim. — Locke Hughes, NBC News, "The best one piece bathing suits for active women," 7 Aug. 2019 Breathable, with antifungal and antimicrobial properties, Z Wraps come in six different prints and four sizes — from small enough to wrap a lemon to extra-large, which can cover a big casserole dish ($7.50 to $15.95). — Ann Trieger Kurland, BostonGlobe.com, "Pretty, practical, and plastic-free food wraps," 22 July 2019 Alcohol, after all, is an effective antimicrobial agent at higher concentrations. — Alastair Bland, The Mercury News, "Is boozy kombucha really healthier than beer?," 1 Aug. 2019 To give the bandage antimicrobial properties, the researchers added silver nanoparticles. — Eva Frederick, Science | AAAS, "This embryo-inspired bandage is 17 times stickier than a Band-Aid," 24 July 2019 The woman was given antimicrobial drops to treat the infection. — NBC News, "Woman nearly loses sight in one eye after wearing contacts in shower and pool," 17 July 2019 As a bonus, antimicrobial technology in the material keeps mold and mildew out of your tub, making cleaning and maintenance much easier. — Stepfanie Romine, Cincinnati.com, "Remodel your bathroom — for less money, with less mess and in less time," 10 June 2019 At least one study found that elevated levels of triclosan, a common antimicrobial agent in hand soaps, were correlated with high levels of antibiotic-resistant genes in dust, presumably from bacteria that live in your home and dust. — Gabriel Filippelli, Quartz, "A geochemist’s simple tricks to reduce dust in your home," 20 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'antimicrobial.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for antimicrobial
antimicrobial
adjective
an·ti·mi·cro·bi·al
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variants:
also antimicrobic \ -ˈkrō-bik
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Medical Definition of antimicrobial
(Entry 1 of 2)
: destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and especially pathogenic microorganisms
antimicrobial
noun
variants:
also antimicrobic
Medical Definition of antimicrobial (Entry 2 of 2)
: an antimicrobial substance