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antibacterial

[an-tee-bak-teer-ee-uhl, an-tahy-] / ˌæn ti bækˈtɪər i əl, ˌæn taɪ- /


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That is obviously several steps removed from GoPuff loading antibacterial wipes into my late-night cart.

From Salon Aug. 20, 2026

Then came paper towels, Method cleaner, dish soap, lime sparkling water and grapefruit-scented antibacterial wipes.

From Salon Aug. 20, 2026

Laboratory testing showed a hemolysis rate below 3%, cell viability above 99%, and an antibacterial effect of 99.9%, indicating that it is safe when it comes into contact with blood.

From Science Daily Jul. 2, 2026

Other work has raised similar questions about antibacterial mouth rinses.

From Science Daily May 25, 2026

He put on some antibacterial ointment and then a big Band-Aid over the scrape.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon




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