antimicrobial
Noun
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An agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease (synset 103212950)
hypernym: agent - a substance that exerts some force or effecthyponym:
- cetrimide - a cationic detergent that is a powerful disinfectant
- sodium hypochlorite - an unstable salt (NaOCl) used as a bleaching agent and disinfectant
Adjective
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Capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms (synset 301169018)
similar: healthful - conducive to good health of body or mindsynonym: antimicrobic
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