antimicrobic

/ˌæntiˌmaɪkrəˈbɪk/ or /ˌæntiˌmaɪkrəˈbaɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or designed to prevent or destroy microorganisms, especially bacteria, viruses, or fungi

“The doctor prescribed an antimicrobic cream to treat my child’s infected cut.”

2. adjective

relating to or designed to prevent or destroy microorganisms, especially bacteria, viruses, or fungi

“The hospital uses antimicrobic cleaning products to prevent the spread of infections.”

Synonyms

  • antimicrobial
  • germicidal

Antonyms

  • microbial
  • pathogenic