antibacterial
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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
He put on some antibacterial ointment and then a big Band-Aid over the scrape.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
Vocabulary lists containing antibacterial
Microbiology - High School
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Microbiology - Middle School
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