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broad-spectrum

[ brawd-spek-truhm ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

noting an antibiotic, insecticide, or other chemical effective against a wide range of organisms.
noting a sunscreen effective in absorbing or blocking ultraviolet (UVA and UVB) radiation.
having a wide range of uses:
The questionnaire is a broad-spectrum tool for diagnosing depression and anxiety.

broad-spectrum

modifier effective against a wide variety of diseases or microorganisms
a broad-spectrum antibiotic

First recorded in 1950–55

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