Antimicrobiotic

Pronunciation: /ˈænˌtaɪˈmaɪˌkɹoʊˈˌbaɪoʊˈtɪk/

Antimicrobiotic (adjective)

  1. Able to kill or stop the growth of tiny organisms like bacteria.

Examples

  • The antimicrobiotic solution effectively kills germs on surfaces.
  • Using an antimicrobiotic spray can reduce the spread of germs.

Common collocations: antimicrobiotic properties, antimicrobiotic agent, antimicrobiotic effect

Synonyms of Antimicrobiotic

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Antimicrobiotic

  • referring to promoting microbial growth