as in antibiotic
able to kill bacteria
Please use an antibacterial soap to wash your hands.
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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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antibacterial
Adjective
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Antibiotic Resistance Although rare, probiotic bacteria can contain antibiotic-resistant genes.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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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
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The sanitary sewer overflow released an additional 131 million gallons.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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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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