antibacterial

adjective

Definition of antibacterialnext
as in antibiotic
able to kill bacteria Please use an antibacterial soap to wash your hands.

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Recent Examples of antibacterial According to Krouse, Mānuka’s antibacterial power comes from methylglyoxal, or MGO, a compound that stays stable even with heat and light exposure. — Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026 Memory foam and microfiber fill is paired with an antibacterial cover designed to stay cool against your skin. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026 Use a mild soap or a food-safe antibacterial or disinfectant wipe to clean the interior. — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 17 Aug. 2026 This powerful cleaning solution has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for antibacterial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antibacterial
  1. antibiotic
  2. sanitary
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  • The European Union recently banned Brazilian beef imports over concerns about antibiotic use and food-safety standards, Forbes reported.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Sugary foods combined with antibiotic treatment can damage the gut microbiome in ways that could leave people vulnerable to dangerous infections, a new study shows.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of antibiotic
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  • Attempting to de-escalate the scare, Rospotrebnadzor declared the regional sanitary situation stable after secondary testing showed no traces of dangerous pathogens linked to Shipilova’s research.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
  • As the war raged on, this makeshift countermeasure was replaced by more sanitary and effective innovations, including gauze pads soaked in hyposulfite solution, flannel hoods, tube helmets, and box respirators.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of sanitary

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“Antibacterial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antibacterial. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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