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antibacterial

[ an-tee-bak-teer-ee-uhl, an-tahy- ]

adjective

  1. destructive to or inhibiting the growth of bacteria:

    a full line of antibacterial hand lotions, deodorants, and foot powders.



noun

  1. an antibacterial product, as a hand or dish soap, a mouthwash, an aerosol cleaner, or an antibiotic:

    Sorry, but none of these antibacterials is going to kill your cold virus.

antibacterial

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adjective

  1. effective against bacteria
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of antibacterial1

First recorded in 1895–1900; anti- + bacterial ( def )
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Same with coconut oil, which has antibacterial properties that could help reduce dark spots and tighten skin.

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Building on previous work, researchers in ACS Infectious Diseases have demonstrated a potential antibacterial treatment from a modified darobactin, a compound originally from a bacterium.

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"If food-allergic people can board first, and have time to clean their seat area with something like a baby wipe or antibacterial wipe, they are much less likely to have accidental reactions," Prof Turner said.

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All four plants showed antibacterial activity against at least one multidrug-resistant strain of the bug, E. coli.

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Previous studies have shown that wood has antibacterial and antifungal properties, making it an ideal material for cutting boards.

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