as in antibiotic
able to kill bacteria
Please use an antibacterial soap to wash your hands.
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Recent Examples of antibacterial
In addition to its antibacterial properties, drinking cranberry juice may increase the number of immune cells.
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Cynthia Sass, Health, 23 Dec. 2025
With the antibacterial system in place, researchers created precise bacterial patterns.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2025
Thyme – Thyme has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties in addition to helping to clear mucous.
—Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2025
Granite is one of the hardest stones used in interior applications and has antibacterial traits.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025
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Cynthia Sass, Health, 23 Dec. 2025
With the antibacterial system in place, researchers created precise bacterial patterns.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2025
Thyme – Thyme has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties in addition to helping to clear mucous.
—Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2025
Granite is one of the hardest stones used in interior applications and has antibacterial traits.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for antibacterial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antibacterial
Adjective
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As for wound care, every surgeon has their own protocols, but most recommend avoiding sun exposure and keeping the incision coated with an antibiotic ointment or a salve like Aquaphor.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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Talk with the healthcare provider about using an oral antibiotic or topical ointment.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Jan. 2026
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The number of immigration judges and staff should be significantly increased so that asylum applications can be decided on a much quicker basis, and individuals waiting on asylum decisions should be provided safe and sanitary conditions.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Jan. 2026
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Daily blackouts, widespread shortages, increasing levels of street violence and poor sanitary conditions have led many tour operators and airlines to drop the country and eliminate flights.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
23 Dec. 2025
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“Antibacterial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antibacterial. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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