antimicrobial vs germ-free

antimicrobial

adj
  • preventing or counteracting the pathogenic action of microbes 

  • tending to destroy or capable of destroying microbes 

  • inhibiting the growth of microbes 

noun
  • an agent that destroys microbes, inhibits their growth, or prevents or counteracts their pathogenic action 

germ-free

adj
  • Without any (especially harmful) microorganisms; aseptic. 

  • Specifically, pertaining to an animal with no microorganisms living in or on it, used in gnotobiotic research. 

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