antibacterial
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Fibers made with graphene oxide retained their antibacterial properties even after repeated washing, suggesting strong potential for use in clothing, medical fabrics, and other practical applications.
From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026
The researchers found that graphene oxide carries out what they describe as "selective antibacterial action."
From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 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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