microorganisms

n an antibiotic (trade name Achromycin) derived from microorganisms of the genus Streptomyces and used broadly to treat infections

a chemical substance derivable from a mold or bacterium that can kill microorganisms and cure bacterial infections a

n a chemical substance derivable from a mold or bacterium that can kill microorganisms and cure bacterial infections

capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms

n an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease s capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms