as in antibiotic
able to kill bacteria
Please use an antibacterial soap to wash your hands.
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Recent Examples of antibacterial
However, with most flights now offering antibacterial wipes and long-haul routes undergoing more extensive cleaning, the routine is arguably not much riskier than applying makeup at home.
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Isabelle Rodney, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
These antibacterial wipes are perfect for quick cleanups when sanitizer alone doesn’t cut it.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
Garlic is a diverse plant with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties.
—Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 9 June 2025
Has antibacterial properties The antioxidants in tahini could protect brain cells, preventing degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 31 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for antibacterial
Isabelle Rodney, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
These antibacterial wipes are perfect for quick cleanups when sanitizer alone doesn’t cut it.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
Garlic is a diverse plant with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties.
—Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 9 June 2025
Has antibacterial properties The antioxidants in tahini could protect brain cells, preventing degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 31 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for antibacterial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antibacterial
Adjective
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In reaching their conclusions, the researchers isolated nine different strains of bacteria that were shown to be resistant to the antibiotic sulfamethoxazole.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 July 2025
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This reduces side effects and lowers the risk of antibiotic resistance.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Schrader suggests wiping down cabinetry knobs or pulls, light switches, and doorknobs at least once a month to make your home more sanitary.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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This farming age, as well as more densely populated communities and poor sanitary conditions saw these zoonotic pathogens evolve to better transmit among their new hosts, with no need to use animals as intermediaries anymore.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 July 2025
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“Antibacterial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antibacterial. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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