capable of something

  • 31Agent, anti-infective — Something capable of acting against infection, by inhibiting the spread of an infectious agent or by killing the infectious agent outright. Anti infective is a general term that encompasses antibacterials, antibiotics, antifungals, antiprotozoans …

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  • 32Anti-infective — Something capable of acting against infection, by inhibiting the spread of an infectious agent or by killing the infectious agent outright. Anti infective is a general term that encompasses antibacterials, antibiotics, antifungals, antiprotozoans …

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  • 33Antiseptic — Something that discourages the growth microorganisms. By contrast, aseptic refers to the absence of microorganisms. * * * 1. Relating to antisepsis. 2. An agent or substance capable of effecting antisepsis. * * * an·ti·sep·tic .ant ə sep tik adj… …

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  • 34Drug, anti-infective — Something capable of acting against infection, by inhibiting the spread of an infectious agent or by killing the infectious agent outright. Anti infective is a general term that encompasses antibacterials, antibiotics, antifungals, antiprotozoans …

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  • 35Medication, anti-infective — Something capable of acting against infection, by inhibiting the spread of an infectious agent or by killing the infectious agent outright. Anti infective is a general term that encompasses antibacterials, antibiotics, antifungals, antiprotozoans …

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  • 36Mutagen — Something capable of causing a gene change. Among the known mutagens are radiation, certain chemicals and some viruses. * * * Any agent that promotes a mutation or causes an increase in the rate of mutational events, e.g., radioactive substances …

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  • 37tangible asset — something substantial or real that is capable of being given an actual or approximate value. Glossary of Business Terms An asset whose value depends on particular physical properties. These include reproducible assets such as buildings or… …

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  • 38a matter of opinion — something not capable of being proven either way. → opinion …

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  • 39property — Something capable of being owned (see personal property; real property). It may be tangible, such as a building or work of art, or intangible, such as a right of way or an intellectual property, such as a copyright …

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  • 40Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; …

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