antibacterial
adjective
an·ti·bac·te·ri·al
ˌan-tē-bak-ˈtir-ē-əl 
ˌan-ˌtī-
ˌan-ˌtī-
: directed or effective against bacteria
antibacterial soap
an antibacterial drug
antibacterial
noun
In an effort to develop new antifungals, scientists are boning up on previous research on antibacterials.
—
Ellen Licking
Ellen Licking
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Lysozyme, an enzyme in egg whites, has antibacterial properties that are thought to help reduce acne.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Its antibacterial properties from chlorophyll-A, apigenin, agrophyere, and flavonoids all aid wound healing and encourage tissue growth.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025
Clean the water tanks and rollers with an antibacterial detergent once every two or three months to keep the device operating properly.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
Scientists from the Hopkirk Research Institute, the Food Safety Science and Research Centre, and Applied Technologies Group in New Zealand collaborated on a study that used lasers to create antibacterial surfaces.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 26 Feb. 2025
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Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Its antibacterial properties from chlorophyll-A, apigenin, agrophyere, and flavonoids all aid wound healing and encourage tissue growth.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025
Clean the water tanks and rollers with an antibacterial detergent once every two or three months to keep the device operating properly.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
Scientists from the Hopkirk Research Institute, the Food Safety Science and Research Centre, and Applied Technologies Group in New Zealand collaborated on a study that used lasers to create antibacterial surfaces.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Antibacterial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antibacterial. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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antibacterial
1 of 2 adjective
an·ti·bac·te·ri·al
ˌant-i-bak-ˈtir-ē-əl
ˌan-ˌtī-
ˌan-ˌtī-
: directed or effective against bacteria
antibacterial
2 of 2 noun
: an antibacterial agent
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