antimicrobic
1.
(
satellite adjective
) capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
Synonyms:
antimicrobial
2.
(
noun
) an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys disease-carrying microorganisms
Synonyms:
antimicrobial
,
disinfectant
,
germicide
Related Words:
agent
,
cetrimide
,
sodium hypochlorite
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