antimicrobial

• يصف مادة أو عاملاً يقتل الكائنات الدقيقة أو يثبط نموها، مثل البكتيريا والفيروسات والفطريات. ويُستخدم أيضاً للدلالة على ما يقي من العدوى الميكروبية أو يعالجها.

Describes a substance or agent that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi.

1. Destroys or inhibits microorganismsB2formalmedical

   Capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi.

   يدمر أو يثبط الكائنات الحية الدقيقة

   • The doctor prescribed an antimicrobial ointment for the wound.
   • Antimicrobial soaps are commonly used in hospitals to reduce infection risk.
   • Some essential oils have natural antimicrobial properties.

   المرادفاتantibacterialantibioticantisepticgermicidal

2. Agent that destroys microbesB2formalmedical

   A substance or treatment (such as heat, radiation, or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease.

   عامل مضاد للميكروبات

   • Ultraviolet light is an effective antimicrobial agent for sterilizing equipment.
   • The lab uses a special antimicrobial solution to clean surfaces.
   • Heat can act as a powerful antimicrobial during the pasteurization process.

   المرادفاتantisepticbactericidaldisinfectantgermicidal

• مادة أو عامل يقضي على الكائنات الدقيقة الممرضة مثل البكتيريا والفيروسات والفطريات أو يثبط نموها.

A noun referring to a substance or agent that destroys or inhibits the growth of disease-causing microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi.

1. Substance that kills microbesB2formalmedical

   An agent, such as a chemical or heat, that destroys or inhibits the growth of microorganisms that can cause disease.

   مضاد للميكروبات

   • The doctor prescribed an antimicrobial to treat the infection.
   • Antimicrobials are essential in preventing the spread of bacteria in hospitals.
   • Overuse of antimicrobials can lead to antibiotic resistance.

   المرادفاتantibioticantisepticbactericidedisinfectantgermicide