antibacterial
Use Antibacterial in a sentence
ti adjective
destructive to or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.
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antibacterial (ˌæntɪbækˈtɪərɪəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| effective against bacteria | |
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Antibacterial
has a plethora of syllables.
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| a white, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C14H9Cl5, usually derived from chloral by reaction with chlorobenzene in the presence of fuming sulfuric acid: used as an insecticide and as a scabicide and pediculicide: agricultural use prohibited in the U.S. |
American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
antibacterial an·ti·bac·te·ri·al (ān'tē-bāk-tǐr'ē-əl, ān'tī-)
adj.
Destroying or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.
an'ti·bac·te'ri·al n.
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Example sentences
Bring a few basic medical supplies such as band-aids, antibacterial cream and anti-diarrhea medication.
Peri-operative antibacterial prophylaxis in urology.
Warm salt water or antibacterial rinses can reduce the puffiness.
In case you needed another reason not to buy antibacterial hand sanitizers and soap.
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