antimicrobial

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

Translations

antimicrobialnoun
antimicrobials
множ.
UK
/ˌæn.ti.maɪˈkrəʊ.bi.əl/
US
/ˌæn.taɪ.maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/
антибактериальное средство
The doctor prescribed an antimicrobial to treat the infection.
Врач прописал антибактериальное средство для лечения инфекции.
The hospital uses a strong antimicrobial to clean the surgical instruments.
Больница использует сильный антисептик для очистки хирургических инструментов.
Synonyms
antimicrobial agent
antimicrobial drug
chemotherapeutic agent
antimicrobialadjective
more antimicrobial
Срав.
most antimicrobial
Превосх.
UK
/ˌænti.maɪˈkrəʊ.bi.əl/
US
/ˌænti.maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/
The doctor recommended an antimicrobial ointment for the wound.
Врач порекомендовал антимикробную мазь для раны.

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.