"broad-spectrum" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} broad-spectrum (not comparable)
  1. Having a wide scope or range of activity (as against pathogens, pests, parasites, or other problems). Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: broadspectrum Derived forms: broad-spectrum antibiotic, broad-spectrum herbicides (alt: e.g., glyphosate) Related terms: broadband, wideband Translations (having a wide scope or range of activity): širokospektrý (Czech)
    Sense id: en-broad-spectrum-en-adj-y7Ploh5C Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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