antimicrobial
adjective
an·ti·mi·cro·bi·al
ˌan-ti-mī-ˈkrō-bē-əl 
: destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and especially pathogenic microorganisms
antimicrobial
noun
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Plus, the antimicrobial insole technology proves its worth after a sweaty 10-mile walk in a new city.
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Alexis Benveniste, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
The company continues to focus on developing and commercializing its proprietary antimicrobial products, particularly in the food industry, and is exploring licensing and distribution collaborations to expand its market reach.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2025
Its antimicrobial properties also aid in fighting infections.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025
Scientific inquiries reveal that cockroaches secrete powerful antimicrobial peptides capable of neutralizing dangerous bacteria like MRSA and E. coli.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Alexis Benveniste, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
The company continues to focus on developing and commercializing its proprietary antimicrobial products, particularly in the food industry, and is exploring licensing and distribution collaborations to expand its market reach.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2025
Its antimicrobial properties also aid in fighting infections.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025
Scientific inquiries reveal that cockroaches secrete powerful antimicrobial peptides capable of neutralizing dangerous bacteria like MRSA and E. coli.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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“Antimicrobial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antimicrobial. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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antimicrobial
1 of 2 adjective
an·ti·mi·cro·bi·al
ˌant-i-mī-ˌkrō-bē-əl
variants
also antimicrobic
: destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and especially pathogenic microorganisms
antimicrobial
2 of 2 noun
variants
also antimicrobic
: an antimicrobial substance
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