Antimicrobic (Adjective)
Meaning
Capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed an antimicrobic ointment to apply directly to the wound to prevent infection.
- The new antimicrobic soap is designed to kill 99.9% of bacteria and viruses on the skin.
- The hospital used antimicrobic cleaning solutions to disinfect all surfaces and equipment.
- Antimicrobic properties are being researched in certain plant extracts as potential natural remedies.
- The antimicrobic coating on the medical device prevents the growth of microorganisms on its surface.