antibacterial
adjective
an·ti·bac·te·ri·al
ˌan-tē-bak-ˈtir-ē-əl 
ˌan-ˌtī-
ˌan-ˌtī-
: 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.
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Ellen Licking
Ellen Licking
Examples of antibacterial in a Sentence
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Henningsen agrees and says that vinegar, especially white vinegar, has antibacterial properties to kill bacteria that might present as well as neutralize any odor.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
Copper tongue scrapers come with the same benefits and are known to have antibacterial properties.
—Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2024
This body was is useful for sensitive skin and those who want to have antibacterial properties in their daily body wash during their shower time.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 Jan. 2024
The antibacterial agents in some mouthwash products may help.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2024
FAQs Does antibacterial body wash help with body odor?
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 Jan. 2024
This is because it’s thought to have antibacterial and antiviral properties.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2024
The formula also includes grapefruit oil (which has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties), and vitamin C, which brightens skin, leaving it with a radiant glow.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
Tea tree oil brings antibacterial and antifungal properties, and sweet almond oil has conditioning benefits.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2024
Audrey Noble, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
Copper tongue scrapers come with the same benefits and are known to have antibacterial properties.
—Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2024
This body was is useful for sensitive skin and those who want to have antibacterial properties in their daily body wash during their shower time.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 Jan. 2024
The antibacterial agents in some mouthwash products may help.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2024
FAQs Does antibacterial body wash help with body odor?
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 Jan. 2024
This is because it’s thought to have antibacterial and antiviral properties.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2024
The formula also includes grapefruit oil (which has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties), and vitamin C, which brightens skin, leaving it with a radiant glow.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
Tea tree oil brings antibacterial and antifungal properties, and sweet almond oil has conditioning benefits.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2024
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“Antibacterial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antibacterial. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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antibacterial
1 of 2 adjective
an·ti·bac·te·ri·al
ˌant-i-bak-ˈtir-ē-əl
ˌan-ˌtī-
ˌan-ˌtī-
: directed or effective against bacteria
antibacterial
2 of 2 noun
: an antibacterial agent
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