Definition of antibacterial
: directed or effective against bacteria antibacterial soap an antibacterial drug
antibacterial
noun In an effort to develop new antifungals, scientists are boning up on previous research on antibacterials. — Ellen LickingExplore M-W
First Known Use of antibacterial
1879
Medical Dictionary
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antibacterial
noun
an·ti·bac·te·ri·al
Medical Definition of antibacterial
: an antibacterial agent
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