non-antimicrobial
|non-an-ti-mi-cro-bi-al|
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/nɒn-ˌæntaɪmaɪˈkroʊbiəl/
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/nɒn-ˌæntaɪmaɪˈkrəʊbiəl/
lacking antimicrobial properties
Etymology
'non-antimicrobial' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'antimicrobial' which comes from Greek 'anti-' meaning 'against' and 'microbial' from 'microbe' meaning 'small life form'.
'Antimicrobial' was formed from the Greek roots and the prefix 'non-' was added to indicate the absence of this property.
Initially, it meant 'not against microorganisms', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having the property of killing or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms.
The soap is non-antimicrobial, making it suitable for sensitive skin.
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Last updated: 2025/03/01 07:29