antimicrobial USB drive

A USB drive that has been treated to prevent bacteria from growing on its exterior surfaces. USB thumb drives are often handled by several people over the course of their lifespan, and the drive may pick up unwanted bacteria. For example, Verbatim's USB drives feature the Microban antimicrobial technology. See USB drive.

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