antimicrobial
adjective
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Definition of antimicrobial
: destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and especially pathogenic microorganisms
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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 2019 In 2014, a U.K.-commissioned study warned that by 2050, antimicrobial-resistant infections could be the leading cause of death worldwide. — Alejandra Borunda, National Geographic, "First global look finds most rivers awash with antibiotics," 29 May 2019 The Sanford antimicrobial guide has its roots in the work of Jay Sanford, the chief of infectious diseases at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas in the 1960s and later the president of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. — David Streitfeld, BostonGlobe.com, "What happens after Amazon’s domination is complete? Its bookstore offers clues," 23 June 2019 Research has linked several indoor disinfection products to antimicrobial resistance. — 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