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antibacterial

[an-tee-bak-teer-ee-uhl, an-tahy-] / ˌæn ti bækˈtɪər i əl, ˌæn taɪ- /
ADJECTIVE
antiseptic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hygienic sterile
STRONG
antibiotic clean disinfectant prophylactic
WEAK
aseptic bactericidal germ-destroying germ-free germicidal medicated pure purifying sanitary sterilized sterilizing unpolluted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dirty
WEAK
contaminated polluted unclean unsanitary unsterile

Example Sentences

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"We would recommend further antibacterial evaluations in further testing and development," says Professor Youhong Tang, a nanomaterials researcher at the Tonsley Campus, Flinders College of Science and Engineering.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026

The soft and flexible gel is made with water and a choline based liquid that is antibacterial, nontoxic, and biocompatible.

From Science Daily • Feb. 22, 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

I pull out an antibacterial wipe and clean my desk.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell