antibacterial
[an-tee-bak-teer-ee-uh l, an-tahy-]
adjective
destructive to or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.
Origin of antibacterial
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Related Words for antibacterial
hygienic, sterile, clean, antibiotic, prophylactic, disinfectant, antibacterial, aseptic, pure, sanitary, bactericidal, medicated, unpollutedExamples from the Web for antibacterial
Contemporary Examples of antibacterial
Antibacterial soap is supposed to help you stay clean and healthy, right?
Xylitol Nasal Spray - xylitol is a sugar alcohol and has antibacterial properties.
Historical Examples of antibacterial
Hence the immunity may be antibacterial or antitoxic or both.
The Fundamentals of BacteriologyCharles Bradfield Morrey
They climbed up the ladder and said nothing as the airlock went through its cycle and the antibacterial spray covered them.
The Judas ValleyGerald Vance
antibacterial
adjective
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antibacterial
[ăn′tē-băk-tîr′ē-əl, ăn′tī-]
adj.
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