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ANTIMICROBIAL

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Antimicrobial.

Antimicrobial - as a noun

An agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
antimicrobicdisinfectant18germicide15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
agent6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Antimicrobial - as an adjective satellite

Capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
antimicrobic

Antimicrobial - as an adjective

(pharmaceutical effect) tending to destroy or capable of destroying microbes

(pharmaceutical effect) inhibiting the growth of microbes

(pharmaceutical effect) preventing or counteracting the pathogenic action of microbes

Example Sentences

"This new fabric has antimicrobial properties, which helps prevent the growth of bacteria."
"The hospital uses antimicrobial cleaners to maintain a sterile environment."
"Many soaps and hand sanitizers have antimicrobial ingredients to kill germs."
"The antimicrobial coating on these surfaces provides protection against various pathogens."
"The antimicrobial treatment on the medical instruments reduces the risk of infection."
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Word Game Points

Is ANTIMICROBIAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, antimicrobial is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ANTIMICROBIAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is ANTIMICROBIAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, antimicrobial is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ANTIMICROBIAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is ANTIMICROBIAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, antimicrobial is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ANTIMICROBIAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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