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Antimicrobial

/ˌæn.ti.maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/adjective / noun
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An antimicrobial is a substance or agent designed to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. In today's world, these agents are vital in medical treatments to fight infections and in consumer products like cleaners to prevent the spread of germs, though overuse can lead to resistant strains posing a global health threat.

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