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antibacterial

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


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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

With its straightforward chemical structure, strong antibacterial power, apparent resistance-proof profile, and scalable production process, pre-methylenomycin C lactone stands out as a promising new candidate.

From Science Daily • Oct. 29, 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

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

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2024

There, a nurse let me wash up with antibacterial soap.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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