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1. antimicrobic

noun. an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease.

Etymology

  • anti- (English)
  • ἀντί (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
  • microbic (English)

2. antimicrobic

adjective. capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms.

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Etymology

  • anti- (English)
  • ἀντί (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
  • microbic (English)