antimicrobial

• Describe una sustancia o agente que mata o inhibe el crecimiento de microorganismos, como bacterias, virus u hongos.

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.

   Antimicrobiano

   • 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.

   Sinónimosantibacterialantibioticantisepticgermicidal

2. Agent that destroys microbesB2formalmedical

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

   Antimicrobiano (agente que destruye microbios)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosantisepticbactericidaldisinfectantgermicidal

• Sustancia o agente que destruye o inhibe el crecimiento de microorganismos patógenos, como bacterias, virus u hongos.

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.

   Agente antimicrobiano

   • 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.

   Sinónimosantibioticantisepticbactericidedisinfectantgermicide