It’s more important than ever before to have a good grasp of terminology in terms of what we are using, purchasing and recommending! The following are 3 critical definitions in this regard and can impact your wellness in every way right now! I bring this to you today as I am formulating, ensuring that the combination of natural raw products in my hand sanitizing gel provide all three of the following - antimicrobial, antiviral and antibacterial components.

antimicrobial

adjective

antimicrobial | an-ti-mi-kro-be-al

Definition of antimicrobial

: destroying or inhibiting the growth of

microorganisms and especially pathogenic

antiviral

adjective

antiviral | an-te-vi-ral

Definition of antiviral (Entry 1 of 2)

1 medical: acting, effective, or directed against viruses // an antiviral vaccine/drug

2 : used to protect a computer from viruses: ANTIVIRUS // antiviral software

antiviral

noun

Definition of antiviral (Entry 2 of 2)

: an antiviral agent and especially a drug

// antivirals used in treating influenza

antibacterial

adjective

antibacterial | an-te-bak-tir-e-al

Definition of antibacterial

: directed or effective against bacteria

// antibacterial soap // an antibacterial drug