antibacterial
[ an-tee-bak-teer-ee-uhl, an-tahy- ]
/ ˌæn ti bækˈtɪər i əl, ˌæn taɪ- /
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adjective
destructive to or inhibiting the growth of bacteria: a full line of antibacterial hand lotions, deodorants, and foot powders.
noun
an antibacterial product, as a hand or dish soap, a mouthwash, an aerosol cleaner, or an antibiotic: Sorry, but none of these antibacterials is going to kill your cold virus.
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British Dictionary definitions for antibacterial
antibacterial
/ (ˌæntɪbækˈtɪərɪəl) /
adjective
effective against bacteria
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Medical definitions for antibacterial
antibacterial
[ ăn′tē-băk-tîr′ē-əl, ăn′tī- ]
adj.
Destroying or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.
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an′ti•bac•te′ri•al n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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