1. Capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
   "Antimicrobic agents are essential in hospitals";
   - antimicrobial

1. An agent (as heat, radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease
   "The hospital used a powerful antimicrobic to sterilize surgical instruments";
   - disinfectant, germicide, antimicrobial

See also: healthful

Type of: agent