antimicrobial properties

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antimicrobial
adjective
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/ˌæn.ti.maɪˈkrəʊ.bi.əl/us
/ˌæn.t̬i.maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/
able to destroy harmful microbes (= small living things that can ...
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property
noun
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/ˈprɒp.ə.ti/us
/ˈprɑː.pɚ.t̬i/
an object or objects that belong ...
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Theantimicrobialpropertyof silver is known as an oligodynamic effect, a process in which metal ions interfere with the growth and function of bacteria.
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Many studies of turmeric have revealed antimicrobial properties.
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Its antimicrobial properties destroy pathogenic microorganisms that cause disease.
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Mixtures with antimicrobial properties that were used in treatments of infections were described over 2000 years ago.
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These antimicrobial properties have been demonstrated by an extensive body of research.
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Studies have shown that the bark does indeed have antimicrobial properties.
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Cephalosporins are sometimes grouped into generations by their antimicrobial properties.
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Eucalyptus oil is also used in personal hygiene products for antimicrobial properties in dental care and soaps.
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Its main component, santalol (about 75%), has antimicrobial properties.
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The cause of the antimicrobial properties is believed to be disruption of the bacteria membrane.
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It is believed to help with stress-related disorders, and has been shown to have antifungal and antimicrobial properties.
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The coating also has antimicrobial properties that provide hygienic and sanitary benefits for animal barns.
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Iron-free apolactoferrin is more efficient in this function than hololactoferrin; and lactoferricin, which is responsible for antimicrobial properties of lactoferrin, shows almost no antiviral activity.
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Its recently proven antimicrobial properties reduce pathogenic bacterial loads on such products as handrails, bedrails, bathroom fixtures, counter tops, etc.
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In this view the antimicrobial properties of melanin help mitigate the susceptibility to disease that polygyny induces by increasing testosteronization.
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The brown tubular sponge produces a secondary metabolite, sceptrina, an alkaloid with antimicrobial properties.
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