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
Ellen Licking
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Cedarwood Essential Oil Cedarwood has antibacterial properties and anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.6 There is very little research on the impact of cedarwood essential oil on hair health.
—Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Plus, it’s made of an antibacterial, spill-proof nylon lining.
—Kayla Becker, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2024
Kills Harmful Pathogens Interestingly, thymol is used in the mouthwash Listerine thanks to its antibacterial properties.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Used coffee grounds will be saturated with moisture from the brewing process and, despite coffee’s inherent antibacterial properties, the soggy grounds can become a breeding ground for bacteria if left to sit for too long.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2024
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Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Plus, it’s made of an antibacterial, spill-proof nylon lining.
—Kayla Becker, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2024
Kills Harmful Pathogens Interestingly, thymol is used in the mouthwash Listerine thanks to its antibacterial properties.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Used coffee grounds will be saturated with moisture from the brewing process and, despite coffee’s inherent antibacterial properties, the soggy grounds can become a breeding ground for bacteria if left to sit for too long.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Antibacterial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antibacterial. Accessed 6 Nov. 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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