antimicrobial

• Beschreibt einen Stoff oder ein Mittel, das Mikroorganismen wie Bakterien, Viren oder Pilze abtötet oder in ihrem Wachstum hemmt.

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.

   Tötet Mikroorganismen ab oder hemmt sie

   • 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.

   Synonymeantibacterialantibioticantisepticgermicidal

2. Agent that destroys microbesB2formalmedical

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

   Mittel, das Mikroben abtötet

   • 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.

   Synonymeantisepticbactericidaldisinfectantgermicidal

• Substantiv, das einen Stoff oder Wirkstoff bezeichnet, der krankheitserregende Mikroorganismen wie Bakterien, Viren oder Pilze abtötet oder deren Wachstum hemmt.

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.

   Antimikrobiotikum

   • 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.

   Synonymeantibioticantisepticbactericidedisinfectantgermicide