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