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Antimicrobial
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an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease
antimicrobial
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related to substances or treatments that have the ability to inhibit the growth of or destroy microorganisms
Examples
Antimicrobial hand sanitizers help to kill germs and prevent the spread of infections.
Some household cleaning products contain antimicrobial agents to disinfect surfaces.
