antibacterial

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Recent Examples of antibacterial The new antibacterial drug also is being studied for use in treating skin infections — and even for anthrax. Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025 Clean any cut or bite with antibacterial soap and water. Mark Gurarie, Health, 21 Aug. 2025 Use a mild, non-antibacterial, and preferably biodegradable dish soap. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025 The molecule is already utilized in antibacterial medications used for the treatment of wounds and acne. New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for antibacterial
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Adjective
  • Antibiotic Resistance Although rare, probiotic bacteria can contain antibiotic-resistant genes.
    Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Depending on factors such as the patient’s clinical condition and preexisting conditions and whether the infection was acquired in the hospital or in the community, the antibiotic choices could include one or multiple drugs such as levofloxacin, azithromycin, doxycycline and rifampin.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The sanitary sewer overflow released an additional 131 million gallons.
    Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
  • From more sanitary and reliable health care products to light-weight (and hence energy efficient) infrastructure, plastics have been just as transformative in their benefits to humanity as bronze or copper or iron.
    Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025

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“Antibacterial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antibacterial. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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