antimicrobial

[ˌɛən.ti.maɪˈkɹoʊ.bi.əl]

UK: /ˌæn.ti.maɪˈkɹəʊ.bi.əl/

ɛən · ti · MAꞮKɹOƱ · bi · əl (5 syllables)

English Adj

Definition

Tending to destroy or capable of destroying microbes.

Etymology

From anti- + microbe + -ial.