microbiostatic

adj, noun — 2 senses

microbiostatic

adj

Etymology By surface analysis, micro- + biostatic.

1

That inhibits the growth or multiplication of microbes.

microbiostatic

noun

Etymology By surface analysis, micro- + biostatic.

1

An agent (drug or other substance) that is microbiostatic.

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