Antibacterial Definition

ăntē-băk-tîrē-əl, ăntī-
anti-bacterial
adjective
That destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth.
Webster's New World
Destroying or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.
American Heritage Medicine

Killing or inhibiting bacteria.

This drug has an antibacterial effect.
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noun
Any antibacterial drug or medicine.
Webster's New World
An antibacterial substance.
American Heritage Medicine

(pharmacology) A drug having the effect of killing or inhibiting bacteria.

Many household products contain antibacterials.
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Other Word Forms of Antibacterial

Noun

Singular:
antibacterial
Plural:
antibacterials

Origin of Antibacterial

Antibacterial Sentence Examples

  • Hand washing using antibacterial liquid soap is important to prevent the spread of infection.

  • This herb is believed to have antibacterial properties.

  • Popularity waned after World War II, when more potent antibacterial agents were discovered, but interest grew in the 1970's along with the natural health and wellness movement.

  • These shoes feature a full grain leather upper, and incorporate a full leather anatomical TNT antibacterial sock.

  • E211 Sodium benzoate The sodium salt of benzoic acid, sodium benzoate fulfills an antibacterial and antifungal role.

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Words Starting With

AANANT

Words Ending With

LALIAL

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Words Starting With A and Ending With L

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13 Letter Words13 Letter Words Starting With A13 Letter Words Ending With L