as in antibiotic
able to kill bacteria
Please use an antibacterial soap to wash your hands.
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Recent Examples of antibacterial
Bring a roll of paper towels, an extra blanket or throw, antibacterial gel, and a few plastic bags for the car.
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Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Honey is a natural sweetener also known for its antibacterial effects.95
Honey contains vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant compounds like polyphenols and flavonoids.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 6 Jan. 2025
The team zeroed in on a group of 13 plants eaten by the apes that had little nutritional value but carried antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
If shaving, wash the area with antibacterial soap first, apply a protective gel, and shave carefully to avoid nicks and cuts that can lead to new lesions or infections.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Jan. 2025
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Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Honey is a natural sweetener also known for its antibacterial effects.95
Honey contains vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant compounds like polyphenols and flavonoids.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 6 Jan. 2025
The team zeroed in on a group of 13 plants eaten by the apes that had little nutritional value but carried antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
If shaving, wash the area with antibacterial soap first, apply a protective gel, and shave carefully to avoid nicks and cuts that can lead to new lesions or infections.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for antibacterial
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“Antibacterial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antibacterial. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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