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antibacterial
[ an-tee-bak-teer-ee-uhl, an-tahy- ]
adjective
- destructive to or inhibiting the growth of bacteria:
a full line of antibacterial hand lotions, deodorants, and foot powders.
noun
- 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
/ ˌæ²Ô³Ùɪ²úæ°ìˈ³Ùɪə°ùɪə±ô /
adjective
- effective against bacteria
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Origin of antibacterial1
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Same with coconut oil, which has antibacterial properties that could help reduce dark spots and tighten skin.
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.
"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.
All four plants showed antibacterial activity against at least one multidrug-resistant strain of the bug, E. coli.
Previous studies have shown that wood has antibacterial and antifungal properties, making it an ideal material for cutting boards.
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