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US
/ˌæntibækˈtɪɹiəɫ/
]
[ UK /ˌæntɪbæktˈiəɹɪəl/ ]
[ UK /ˌæntɪbæktˈiəɹɪəl/ ]
NOUN
- any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth
ADJECTIVE
- destroying bacteria or inhibiting their growth
How To Use antibacterial In A Sentence
- Besides picking the more familiar lemon balm, coltsfoot and mullein, I found myself picking honeysuckle flowers for their antibacterial and antiviral properties.
- - Antibacterial (antibiotic) of the penicillin group, acting specifically against penicillinase producing staphylococci Chapter 4
- Antibacterial treatments can take the form of baths, external application to affected areas, injection and oral administration via the food.
- If postsurgical infections were being caused by bacteria, then perhaps an antibacterial process or chemical could curb these infections. The Emperor of All Maladies
- He pumped a squirt of antibacterial soap into his hands, and rubbed them together to work up a lather.
- Skin Ointment by Nutribiotic contains powerfully antibacterial grapefruit seed extract and tea tree oil, along with healing l-lysine, echinacea, bee propolis, honey, cajeput oil, calendula, and goldenseal in a natural base. The Truth About Beauty
- A FilterPure filter is a round ceramic pot made of clay, a combustible material like saw dust or rice husks and a naturally occurring antibacterial called colloidal silver. THE MEDICAL NEWS
- Mop up turkey juices with a paper towel, then use an antibacterial cleanser to wash down the counter and sink.
- He had riders and staff use antibacterial hand gel to cut down on infections. Times, Sunday Times
- Salicylic acid is antibacterial and exfoliating, so it helps to suppress bacterial overgrowth and keeps pores clog-free.
