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antimicrobial

UK
/ˌænti.maɪˈkrəʊ.bi.əl/
US
/ˌænti.maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/

Translations

antimicrobialnoun
antimicrobials
pl
UK
/ˌæn.ti.maɪˈkrəʊ.bi.əl/
US
/ˌæn.taɪ.maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/
antimicrobienSubstance ou agent qui détruit ou inhibe la croissance des micro-organismes.
The doctor prescribed an antimicrobial to treat the bacterial infection.
Le médecin a prescrit un antimicrobien pour traiter l’infection bactérienne.
Synonyms
disinfectant
fungicide
antiviral
biocide
microbicide
antimicrobial agent
antimicrobial drug
chemotherapeutic agent
antibiotic
antiseptic
bactericide
germicide
antimicrobialadjective
more antimicrobial
Comp.
most antimicrobial
Super.
UK
/ˌænti.maɪˈkrəʊ.bi.əl/
US
/ˌænti.maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/
The antimicrobial properties of the ointment help prevent infection in the wound.
Les propriétés antimicrobiennes de la pommade aident à prévenir l’infection de la plaie.
Synonyms
antifungal
antibacterial
antiviral
microbicidal
germicidal

Definitions

antimicrobialnoun
A substance that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, or viruses.
The doctor prescribed an antimicrobial to treat the bacterial infection.
antimicrobialadjective
Capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, especially bacteria.
The antimicrobial properties of the ointment help prevent infection in the wound.
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