as in antibiotic
able to kill bacteria
Please use an antibacterial soap to wash your hands.
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Recent Examples of antibacterial
It is also known for its antibacterial and exfoliating properties.
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Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025
However, if your loved one wipes down counters and tables with adequate soap and water or an antibacterial cleaning spray before preparing and serving the food, there isn’t much risk for you.
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Omorovicza’s formula delivers a luxe approach to face masking; its blend of colloidal silver, salicylic, and glycolic acids, offers antibacterial and healing benefits, especially to acne-prone skin types.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
Marigolds have been used in cooking, dyes in fabrics, teas, skin creams, medicine, and have antibacterial and antifungal properties.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for antibacterial
Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025
However, if your loved one wipes down counters and tables with adequate soap and water or an antibacterial cleaning spray before preparing and serving the food, there isn’t much risk for you.
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Omorovicza’s formula delivers a luxe approach to face masking; its blend of colloidal silver, salicylic, and glycolic acids, offers antibacterial and healing benefits, especially to acne-prone skin types.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025
Marigolds have been used in cooking, dyes in fabrics, teas, skin creams, medicine, and have antibacterial and antifungal properties.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for antibacterial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antibacterial
Adjective
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Kennedy has pushed unproven remedies to fight the measles outbreak, including a steroid called budesonide, an antibiotic called clarithromycin and cod liver oil, a supplement high in vitamin A. None are proven treatments for measles, experts say.—
Megan Lebowitz,
NBC news,
14 May 2025
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However, for the mice who had been on the WD plan before and after antibiotic treatment, the FMT simply didn't work; the colons of those mice were unable to reestablish a colony of helpful bacteria.—
Michael Franco
May 11,
New Atlas,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Each kit contains 14 essential items, including soap, shampoo, reusable sanitary pads, toothbrushes and toothpaste, nail clippers, towels and water storage containers.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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In other words, a lack of sanitary and dependable water systems can jeopardize lives which may deter utilities from partnering with water technology startups, no matter how innovative and cost-effective their solution may be.—
Jamil Wyne,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Antibacterial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antibacterial. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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