antimicrobial

antimicrobial definition - medical

an·ti·mi·cro·bi·al (ănˌtē-mī-krōˈbē-əl, ănˌtī-) or an·ti·mi·cro·bic (-bĭk)

adjective
Tending to destroy microbes, prevent their development, or inhibit their pathogenic action.

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