antibacterial
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Their results show that the compound has strong antibacterial properties and could serve as a starting point for new drug development.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 21, 2026
It is commonly used as a preservative, an antibacterial agent, and in leather tanning.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 3, 2026
The scientists took samples of those plants, tested them and discovered most had antibacterial properties.
From BBC ● May 14, 2025
Studies support these claims, showing that probiotics like Lactobacillus can help with acne by producing antibacterial compounds that inhibit C. acnes and by reducing inflammation.
From Slate ● Feb. 22, 2025
If antibacterial soap creates super germs like they say, what if toxic tenting creates super insects?
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
Vocabulary lists containing antibacterial
Microbiology - High School
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Microbiology - Middle School
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