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antimicrobial
adjective an·ti·mi·cro·bi·al \ˌan-ti-mī-ˈkrō-bē-əl\
Definition of ANTIMICROBIAL
: destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and especially pathogenic microorganisms
— antimicrobial noun
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First Known Use of ANTIMICROBIAL
1891
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