antimicrobial

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(-mī krō′bē əl)

adjective

able to inhibit or control microbes

noun

an antimicrobial substance or drug

See antimicrobial in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms: antimicrobial drugs.

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  • anˌti·mi·croˈbial noun

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