antimicrobic

• Adjectif vieilli signifiant « antimicrobien » ou « qui détruit les microbes » ; rarement utilisé en anglais moderne, largement remplacé par « antimicrobial ».

An obsolete adjective meaning 'antimicrobial' or 'destroying microbes'; rarely used in modern English, having been largely replaced by 'antimicrobial'.

1. Destroys or inhibits microorganismsC1formalmedical

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

   antimicrobien

   • The hospital uses an antimicrobic solution to clean surgical instruments.
   • This antimicrobic cream is effective against a wide range of skin infections.
   • Researchers are developing new antimicrobic agents to combat resistant bacteria.

   Synonymesantimicrobialantisepticdisinfectantgermicidal

2. Agent that destroys microorganismsC1formalscientific

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

   Agent antimicrobien

   • Ultraviolet light is a powerful antimicrobic used in water purification.
   • The lab tested a new antimicrobic for its effectiveness against airborne pathogens.
   • Bleach is a common household antimicrobic for disinfecting surfaces.

   Synonymesantimicrobialdisinfectantgermicide

• Substance ou agent, tel que la chaleur, les radiations ou un produit chimique, qui détruit ou inhibe la croissance des micro-organismes pathogènes.

A noun referring to an agent, such as heat, radiation, or a chemical, that destroys or inhibits the growth of disease-causing microorganisms.

1. Antimicrobial agentC1formalmedical

   A substance or agent that destroys or inhibits the growth of microorganisms, especially those that cause disease.

   Agent antimicrobien

   • The doctor prescribed an antimicrobic to treat the bacterial infection.
   • Heat and radiation can also act as effective antimicrobics.
   • This new antimicrobic is highly effective against resistant strains.

   Synonymesantimicrobialantisepticbactericidedisinfectantgermicide