broad-spectrum

See also: broadspectrum

English

Alternative forms

• broadspectrum

Adjective

broad-spectrum (not comparable)

1. Having a wide scope or range of activity (as against pathogens, pests, parasites, or other problems).
   • 2014, N.N., IQ shredders:

     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.

Antonyms

• narrow-spectrum

Derived terms

• broad-spectrum antibiotic
• broad-spectrum herbicides (e.g., glyphosate)

Related terms

• broadband

Translations

having a wide scope or range of activity

• Czech: širokospektrý

See also

• wideband