as in antibiotic
able to kill bacteria
Please use an antibacterial soap to wash your hands.
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Recent Examples of antibacterial
Tea tree oil is a naturally antibacterial sebum-fighter and helps calm red, irritated skin without stripping.
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
Garlic, with its antibacterial and antiviral properties, can also help you heal.6
Other Self-Care Reminders
Though nutrition plays a significant role in supporting your immune system during your illness, prioritizing self-care can help your body heal itself.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Hypochlorous acid spray has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can help with acne, eczema, and rosacea (redness).
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 6 June 2025
This cleaner is both an antibacterial and disinfectant that will kill 99.9% of bacteria in your kitchen and your bathroom.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2025
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
Garlic, with its antibacterial and antiviral properties, can also help you heal.6
Other Self-Care Reminders
Though nutrition plays a significant role in supporting your immune system during your illness, prioritizing self-care can help your body heal itself.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Hypochlorous acid spray has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can help with acne, eczema, and rosacea (redness).
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 6 June 2025
This cleaner is both an antibacterial and disinfectant that will kill 99.9% of bacteria in your kitchen and your bathroom.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antibacterial
Adjective
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If they’re promptly diagnosed with and treated for Lyme—which generally means two to three weeks of the antibiotic doxycycline—the story often ends there.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
18 June 2025
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Cortisone, a steroid, is typically used to treat the inflammation from asthma and antibiotic is typically used to treat the bacterial infection.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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They were trapped there for a week without electricity, without sanitary bathrooms, without adequate food or water.—
Asha Bandele,
Essence,
25 June 2025
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The company carried out fleet-wide safety upgrades aimed at preventing engine room fires, and changed its terms and conditions, removing caveats about wholesome food, sanitary and safe living conditions, safe passage, and a sea-worthy vessel.—
Chris Vognar,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2025
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“Antibacterial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antibacterial. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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