Broad-spectrum (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adjective
  1. noting an antibiotic, insecticide, or other chemical effective against a wide range of organisms.
  2. noting a sunscreen effective in absorbing or blocking ultraviolet (UVA and UVB) radiation.
  3. having a wide range of uses:The questionnaire is a broad-spectrum tool for diagnosing depression and anxiety.
noun
  1. effective against a wide variety of diseases or microorganisms
Broad-spectrum (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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