How to Use antimicrobial in a Sentence

antimicrobial

adjective
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  • Sherpa lining is easy to keep clean and can be antimicrobial.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Plus, an antimicrobial coating is applied to protect your phone (and you) from germs.
    — Ellen McAlpine, CNN Underscored, 7 Aug. 2020
  • The masks are machine-washable, and the antimicrobial coating lasts up to 30 washes.
    — NBC News, 15 Aug. 2020
  • This liquid cleanser is antimicrobial to keep germs from colonizing your brushes.
    — Nicole Saunders, CNN Underscored, 6 Aug. 2020
  • When a patient takes an antimicrobial, microbes generally die.
    — Kevin Outterson, STAT, 12 Aug. 2020
  • The common seed-dispersing ants in the genus Aphaenogaster, like others, secrete antimicrobial chemicals to clean themselves and fellow ants.
    — Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS, 11 Aug. 2020
  • Summary Apple cider vinegar has been promoted as a natural remedy, antimicrobial, and for skin and hair health.
    — Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Hartmann also warns against antimicrobial toothbrushes, which can lead to antibiotic-resistant bugs.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Kojic acid also has antifungal and antimicrobial effects, which may benefit those who have acne-prone skin, says Dr. Kapoor.
    — Devon Abelman, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The clunky shoes, which sold for about $30 a pair, were quick-drying, antimicrobial and easy to clean.
    — Washington Post, 3 June 2021
  • Bonus points for the UPF 50+ protection and the antimicrobial treatment, which wards off odor.
    — Melissa McGibbon, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2022
  • Opt for wool, which is a good choice for its antimicrobial properties and warmth.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2024
  • The pillow is also antimicrobial to protect you from mites and dust.
    — Jack Byram, Health, 12 Apr. 2023
  • The masks also have a padded nose bridge insert and an antimicrobial coating.
    — Zoe Malin, NBC News, 23 Dec. 2020
  • The mask is designed with pleated sides to create a tighter fit, as well as an antimicrobial treatment.
    — Zoe Malin, NBC News, 29 Mar. 2021
  • Most ant species treat the injured or severed limb of a comrade by coating it with an antimicrobial goo.
    — Byhumberto Basilio, science.org, 2 July 2024
  • The practice was banned in the U.S., and China and India have both since ended the practice in order to slow the spread of antimicrobial resistance.
    — Sophie Mellor, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2022
  • The broad antimicrobial effect, Netea speculates, may last a year, if not more.
    — Gayathri Vaidyanathan, Wired, 21 Sep. 2020
  • It’s also made with an antimicrobial additive to keep it mold- and mildew-free.
    — Lindy Segal, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2024
  • The brush is also antimicrobial, which helps protect against odors.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022
  • The global overuse of antimicrobial drugs on farm animals and in human medicine has been pegged as a cause for the emergence of superbugs.
    — Sophie Cousins, National Geographic, 23 Oct. 2020
  • Along with an antimicrobial lining to prevent odors and fungal growth, the cute flats feature a durable rubber sole.
    — Rebecca Carhart, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2022
  • The new study gives Strathdee hope that the world can reduce the potential burden of antimicrobial resistance.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Look for a microfiber travel towel that's also antimicrobial to fend off mildew and odor.
    — Sarah Madaus, SELF, 7 Mar. 2022
  • Bamboo is durable and long-lasting as well as antimicrobial.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
  • The mat is coated in an antimicrobial additive that helps prevent mould and mildew from building up.
    — Zoe Malin, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2020
  • The oxygen bubbles, which are also antimicrobial, keep the water clean and clear without the use of chemicals.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The fund is being launched as antimicrobial resistance claims more lives.
    — Ed Silverman, STAT, 22 Feb. 2021
  • Copper is also antimicrobial, so the risk of odors or bacteria is less.
    — Joe Van Brussel, Forbes, 9 May 2021
  • One solution is using antimicrobial clothes to prolong the wear of items, but that’s not a permanent fix.
    — Chris Smith, BGR, 23 June 2021

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