antigrowth
- noun
- /ˌæntiˈɡroʊθ/
- Specialized
:
agente antigrowth
- Doctors are researching antigrowth agents to slow the progression of certain tumors.
Examples
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Applying an antigrowth coating can help protect surfaces from unwanted bacteria.
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Many plants produce natural antigrowth compounds.
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The laboratory developed a new antigrowth to prevent mold from spreading on food products.
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The scientist tested an antigrowth agent on bacteria.
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The laboratory developed a new antigrowth agent to slow down the growth of harmful bacteria in food.
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Researchers discovered an antigrowth substance that effectively inhibits mold development on crops.
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The team applied the antigrowth formula to the surfaces of medical equipment to prevent contamination.
Synonyms
A substance that kills or stops the growth of germs that cause disease
A thing like heat, light or a chemical that kills germs and prevents their growth
A chemical that kills bacteria or stops them growing
A paint or coating that stops barnacles and seaweed from growing on the bottom of a boat
A medicine that kills bacteria or stops their growth
A drug that kills or removes parasites from people and animals
A medicine that kills fungus or stops it from growing
A medicine that kills or stops the growth of fungus
A drug that stops or slows the growth of cancer
How Inhibitory
- Specialized
1
7.5
- Specialized
- Specialized
20
6.8
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Antigrowth joins anti- 'against' with growth 'getting bigger'. In science and medicine, an antigrowth is a substance or agent that stops or slows the growth of tiny living things or materials, so it works 'against' growing things.