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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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It is commonly used as a preservative, an antibacterial agent, and in leather tanning.

From Science Daily • Feb. 3, 2026

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

Previously, Rolf Müller, Jennifer Herrmann and colleagues showed that genetically engineered versions of darobactin have antibacterial activity.

From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 2024

All four plants showed antibacterial activity against at least one multidrug-resistant strain of the bug, E. coli.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2024

“Well, make sure to wash your hands with antibacterial soap.”

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas