antibacterial

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an·ti·bac·te·ri·al | \ ˌan-tē-bak-ˈtir-ē-əl

, ˌan-ˌtī-

Definition of antibacterial

: directed or effective against bacteria antibacterial soap an antibacterial drug

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Recent Examples on the Web It’s made from a super-soft 300-count bamboo viscose material, which aims to not only help with breathability and moisture-wicking but is also an anti-allergy and antibacterial material. — Banu Ibrahim, CNN Underscored, "11 popular weighted blankets that shoppers swear by," 1 Oct. 2020 The Honest Company Disinfecting Spray is an antibacterial spray that kills 99.9 percent of viruses, including influenza A, rhinovirus, e. coli, listeria, salmonella, MRSA, and more. — Christina Butan, PEOPLE.com, "Jessica Alba’s Honest Company Disinfectant Spray Can Kill Coronavirus in 10 Minutes — and It’s on Amazon," 16 Sep. 2020 They can also be used to create antibacterial surfaces, much like the tiny, similarly shaped rods in a cicada's wings can kill bacteria by rupturing their cell membranes. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, "Girl With a Pearl Earring," 11 Sep. 2020 Gizmos abound: in-helmet face shields, antibacterial misters, no-blow whistles. — Robert O'connell, The Atlantic, "How COVID-19 Reveals the Cruelty of Pro Football," 10 Sep. 2020 In fact, more than half the antibacterial treatment given to patients occurred before COVID tests results turned positive, researchers found. — Kate Wells, Detroit Free Press, "Michigan coronavirus hospital patients got unneeded antibiotics, new study shows," 27 Aug. 2020 This includes enhanced daily cleaning, antibacterial solution stations in high-touch areas, reduced capacity, promotion of social distancing and mandated face coverings. — Shirley Macfarland, cleveland, "Hale Farm offers safe, entertaining glimpse into the past: Talk of the Towns," 6 Aug. 2020 Between May and August, for example, Public Citizen found that ordinary antibacterial hand soap, which usually sells for around $1.50, was going for $7—a 470-percent price increase. — Kate Cox, Ars Technica, "Price gouging and defective products rampant on Amazon, reports find," 11 Sep. 2020 The plant extract has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and is widely considered to be an effective antifungal treatment. — Morgan Smith, PEOPLE.com, "Woman Accidentally Dyes Her Cat Yellow with Turmeric Treatment, Sends Internet Into a Frenzy," 28 Aug. 2020

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