antimicrobial

Noun
  • 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 effect
    hyponym:
    • cetrimide - a cationic detergent that is a powerful disinfectant
    • sodium hypochlorite - an unstable salt (NaOCl) used as a bleaching agent and disinfectant
    synonym: antimicrobic, disinfectant, germicide
Adjective
  • Capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms (synset 301169018)
    similar: healthful - conducive to good health of body or mind
    synonym: antimicrobic

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