antimicrobial

• 指能够杀死或抑制微生物（如细菌、病毒、真菌等）生长的物质或作用。

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.

   杀灭或抑制微生物

   • 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.

   同义词antibacterialantibioticantisepticgermicidal

2. Agent that destroys microbesB2formalmedical

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

   抗微生物剂

   • 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.

   同义词antisepticbactericidaldisinfectantgermicidal

• 指能杀死或抑制病菌（如细菌、病毒、真菌）等病原微生物生长的物质或制剂。

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.

   抗菌剂

   • 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.

   同义词antibioticantisepticbactericidedisinfectantgermicide