English adjective: antimicrobial | |||
1. | antimicrobial capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms | ||
Synonyms | antimicrobic | ||
Similar | healthful | ||
Antonyms | unhealthful | ||
English noun: antimicrobial | |||
1. | antimicrobial (artifact) an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease | ||
Synonyms | antimicrobic, disinfectant, germicide | ||
Broader (hypernym) | agent | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | cetrimide, sodium hypochlorite | ||