antimicrobial
adjective/ˌæntimaɪˈkrəʊbiəl/
/ˌæntimaɪˈkrəʊbiəl/, /ˌæntaɪmaɪˈkrəʊbiəl/
- able to destroy microorganisms (= extremely small living things), especially bacteria and viruses that cause disease
- Honey has natural antimicrobial properties.
- increased resistance to antimicrobial drugs
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