antimicrobial

adjective (antimicrobial); noun (an antimicrobial, antimicrobials)

«antimicrobial» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Killing or stopping the growth of tiny living things (microbes) such as bacteria, viruses or fungi. tree →
noun: A medicine or substance that does this. tree →

In the lessons

In science and health lessons: antibiotics are antimicrobials; soaps and sprays may be antimicrobial. Phrases: «antimicrobial resistance», «antimicrobial soap».

Examples

Antimicrobial wipes clean the tables. tree →
Antibiotics are a kind of antimicrobial. tree →
Overusing antimicrobials can make germs resistant. tree →
Honey has some antimicrobial power. tree →
Hospitals use antimicrobial gels. tree →
Copper has antimicrobial properties. tree →

Note

Myth: antibiotics do not work on viruses like colds. «Antimicrobial» is broader than «antibiotic».

On Mova

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