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 skin care product has become popular because of its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help combat several skin issues.
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 26 June 2025
Some astringents, like apple cider vinegar, also have antibacterial properties that can help fight odor-causing bacteria.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 29 July 2025
Do not use harsh scrubs or antibacterial soaps, which could damage and irritate your skin.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 16 July 2025
Using antibacterial soap and wearing breathable fabrics can also be effective.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 26 June 2025
Some astringents, like apple cider vinegar, also have antibacterial properties that can help fight odor-causing bacteria.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 29 July 2025
Do not use harsh scrubs or antibacterial soaps, which could damage and irritate your skin.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 16 July 2025
Using antibacterial soap and wearing breathable fabrics can also be effective.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for antibacterial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antibacterial
Adjective
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So how do antibiotic resistance genes arise on microplastics in the first place?—
Marta Zaraska,
Scientific American,
26 Aug. 2025
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Pharmacist holding antibiotic medicine box and capsule pack in pharmacy drugstore.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 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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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
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“Antibacterial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antibacterial. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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