as in antibiotic
able to kill bacteria
Please use an antibacterial soap to wash your hands.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of antibacterial
Dental care: The polyphenols in pomegranate have antibacterial properties that may reduce bacteria that produce dental plaque and lower their ability to cling to teeth.12
Diabetes: Ellagitannins block enzymes involved in carbohydrate digestion, which can help lower blood sugar spikes after meals.
—
Md Published, Verywell Health, 12 July 2025
Once the surface is completely wiped down and dry, follow up with an antibacterial spray, following the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure optimal efficacy.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
Applying an antibacterial ointment and a clean bandage that won’t stick to the wound.
—Cheryl Vari, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Inside the phagosome, this lactate communicates to the neutrophil that bacteria are present and that the antibacterial processes are not sufficient to kill these pathogens.
—Andrew Monteith, The Conversation, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for antibacterial
Md Published, Verywell Health, 12 July 2025
Once the surface is completely wiped down and dry, follow up with an antibacterial spray, following the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure optimal efficacy.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
Applying an antibacterial ointment and a clean bandage that won’t stick to the wound.
—Cheryl Vari, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Inside the phagosome, this lactate communicates to the neutrophil that bacteria are present and that the antibacterial processes are not sufficient to kill these pathogens.
—Andrew Monteith, The Conversation, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for antibacterial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antibacterial
Adjective
-
Moving From Model to Molecule To tackle that challenge, Stokes and his colleagues developed a generative AI tool that designs antibiotic candidates with chemical blueprints tailored for real-world manufacturing, not just computer screens.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
14 Aug. 2025
-
Included in the kit are latex-free bandages, antibiotic ointment and antiseptic wipes.—
Christopher Murray
may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
-
However, in March approximately 10,000 gallons of wastewater was mistakenly released by contractors of the sewerage district into a storm sewer rather than the sanitary sewer.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
-
Hunger and disease are hitting a breaking point in Gaza, while the U.S. government is stepping back from what was once a major role in helping establish sanitary conditions and bring health care and food to other nations worldwide.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Antibacterial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antibacterial. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share