amicrobic

/æˌmɪkroʊˈbɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or caused by microorganisms, especially bacteria; not microbic.

“The amicrobic nature of the substance made it impossible to destroy with antibiotics.”

2. noun

a microorganism or microorganism that is not affected by something.

“The amicrobic agent in the new medicine was highly effective against the disease.”

Synonyms

  • non-microbic
  • uncultivated

Antonyms

  • cultivated
  • microbic