Antimicrobic (Noun)
Meaning
An agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed an antimicrobic ointment to apply to the wound to prevent infection.
- The hospital used ultraviolet light as an antimicrobic to disinfect the operating room.
- The new soap contains an antimicrobic that kills bacteria and other microorganisms on contact.
- The water treatment plant uses chlorine as an antimicrobic to purify the drinking water.
- The antimicrobic properties of silver are being used to develop new medical implants that resist infection.