as in antibiotic
able to kill bacteria
Please use an antibacterial soap to wash your hands.
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Combination of medication and sulfur that reduces inflammation and has antibacterial properties
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Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2025
Its silicone bristles are antibacterial and gently exfoliate skin for a softer, smoother feel post-wash.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
For instance, several strains of the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa infect humans and have evolved to resist many of our antibacterial treatments.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
The main ingredient that supports these claims is apple cider vinegar thanks to its antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 28 Jan. 2025
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Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2025
Its silicone bristles are antibacterial and gently exfoliate skin for a softer, smoother feel post-wash.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
For instance, several strains of the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa infect humans and have evolved to resist many of our antibacterial treatments.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
The main ingredient that supports these claims is apple cider vinegar thanks to its antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 28 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 26 Mar. 2025.
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