as in antibiotic
able to kill bacteria
Please use an antibacterial soap to wash your hands.
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Recent Examples of antibacterial
Once the surface is completely wiped down and dry, follow up with an antibacterial spray, following the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure optimal efficacy.
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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
However, with most flights now offering antibacterial wipes and long-haul routes undergoing more extensive cleaning, the routine is arguably not much riskier than applying makeup at home.
—Isabelle Rodney, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
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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
However, with most flights now offering antibacterial wipes and long-haul routes undergoing more extensive cleaning, the routine is arguably not much riskier than applying makeup at home.
—Isabelle Rodney, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for antibacterial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antibacterial
Adjective
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Nearly 25 years ago, Americans discovered just how critical the antibiotic ciprofloxacin could be.—
Thomas J. Bollyky,
Foreign Affairs,
22 July 2025
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In most cases, however, if the shots aren’t available, doctors can turn to alternatives like the antibiotic doxycycline.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Airplane seatback pockets are one of the least sanitary places on a plane, but skipping them also means leaving yourself with limited storage space—until now.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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In addition to Narcan, the machines also have socks, hand sanitizer, wipes and other sanitary items.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
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“Antibacterial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antibacterial. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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