Synonyms for Antimicrobial & Similar Words
Definition of antimicrobial
- adjective
- capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
- noun
- an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease
3 synonyms found
Writing tips for "antimicrobial"
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