antimicrobial
adjective
an·ti·mi·cro·bi·al
ˌan-ti-mī-ˈkrō-bē-əl 
: destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and especially pathogenic microorganisms
antimicrobial
noun
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The Egyptian cotton and Tencel modal blend has an antimicrobial treatment to keep it fresh between washes.
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1 July 2026
Some research suggests that untreated water, which may be full of bacteria, receives antimicrobial treatment when stored in copper containers or cups.
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25 June 2026
This simple little disk is made from pure copper, which is naturally antimicrobial.
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24 June 2026
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V Brand Stories,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Some research suggests that untreated water, which may be full of bacteria, receives antimicrobial treatment when stored in copper containers or cups.
—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2026
This simple little disk is made from pure copper, which is naturally antimicrobial.
—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Prickly pear peel extract contains bioactive chemicals such as betalains, which have documented antioxidant and antimicrobial effects.
—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for antimicrobial
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“Antimicrobial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antimicrobial. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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antimicrobial
1 of 2 adjective
an·ti·mi·cro·bi·al
ˌant-i-mī-ˌkrō-bē-əl
variants
also antimicrobic
: destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and especially pathogenic microorganisms
antimicrobial
2 of 2 noun
variants
also antimicrobic
: an antimicrobial substance
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