Broad-spectrum

adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a wide scope or range of activity (as against pathogens, pests, parasites, or other problems). not-comparable

    "The most advanced models of neoreactionary social order on earth work like this (Hong Kong and Singapore), combining resilient ethnic traditions with super-dynamic techonomic performance, to produce an open yet self-protective, civilized, socially-tranquil, high-growth enclave of outstanding broad-spectrum functionality."

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"Using antiseptics like chlorine and broad-spectrum antibiotics, scientists have been working to halt the spread of the disease."

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