How to Use antimicrobial in a Sentence

antimicrobial

adjective
  • All are antimicrobial, soft to the touch, and absorbent.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
  • All are antimicrobial, soft to the touch, and absorbent.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Opt for wool, which is a good choice for its antimicrobial properties and warmth.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Sherpa lining is easy to keep clean and can be antimicrobial.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Kitchens can have antimicrobial surfaces and places to store fresh produce.
    — oregonlive, 8 Jan. 2020
  • The brush is also antimicrobial, which helps protect against odors.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022
  • Some brands also add an antimicrobial layer to keep vaginal odors at bay.
    — Sarah Madaus, SELF, 23 June 2022
  • The masks also have a padded nose bridge insert and an antimicrobial coating.
    — Zoe Malin, NBC News, 23 Dec. 2020
  • The clunky shoes, which sold for about $30 a pair, were quick-drying, antimicrobial and easy to clean.
    — Washington Post, 3 June 2021
  • Raw honey is loaded with antimicrobial goodness and spreads right over your scratchy throat like a sweet band-aid.
    — Alaina Sullivan, Bon Appetit, 24 Feb. 2017
  • With clean hands, gently wash the tattoo with antimicrobial soap and water and pat dry with a clean, soft cloth.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 28 Oct. 2019
  • The pillow is also antimicrobial to protect you from mites and dust.
    — Jack Byram, Health, 12 Apr. 2023
  • To somebody who failed chemistry in high school, the antimicrobial spray seems like straight-up magic.
    — Elazar Sontag, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Plus, an antimicrobial coating is applied to protect your phone (and you) from germs.
    — Ellen McAlpine, CNN Underscored, 7 Aug. 2020
  • Look for antimicrobial liners that are designed to prevent mold and mildew growth.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Look for antimicrobial liners that are designed to prevent mold and mildew growth.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
  • It’s also made with an antimicrobial additive to keep it mold- and mildew-free.
    — Lindy Segal, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2024
  • An antimicrobial treatment helps keep these sheets fresh between washes as well.
    — V Brand Stories, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • 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
  • My other concern was whether the towels’ antimicrobial power would be too strong for my skin.
    — Jessica L. Yarbrough, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2019
  • The fund is being launched as antimicrobial resistance claims more lives.
    — Ed Silverman, STAT, 22 Feb. 2021
  • Look for a microfiber travel towel that's also antimicrobial to fend off mildew and odor.
    — Sarah Madaus, SELF, 7 Mar. 2022
  • Copper is also antimicrobial, so the risk of odors or bacteria is less.
    — Joe Van Brussel, Forbes, 9 May 2021
  • In a few instances, these colonies were impervious to more than one antimicrobial drug.
    — Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 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
  • Both pieces of luggage come with an antimicrobial laundry bag and two shoe bags, along with a vegan leather luggage tag.
    — Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2024
  • The broad antimicrobial effect, Netea speculates, may last a year, if not more.
    — Gayathri Vaidyanathan, Wired, 21 Sep. 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
  • Vinegar has strong antimicrobial properties but is less toxic than bleach.
    — Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The bark of this tree has antimicrobial properties and is also believed to have a whitening effect.
    — Josefine Hirschfeld, CNN, 9 July 2019

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