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.
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Ellen Licking
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This option — available in vertical strips and full sheets — is made of a bamboo silk that’s not only comfortable but also naturally antibacterial and antimicrobial.
—Melanie Rud, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
Some studies suggest that bee venom may act as an antibacterial agent, but more research is required to confirm this hypothesis.
—TIME, 16 May 2024
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Melanie Rud, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
Some studies suggest that bee venom may act as an antibacterial agent, but more research is required to confirm this hypothesis.
—TIME, 16 May 2024
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“Antibacterial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antibacterial. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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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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