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antibacterial
adj 2noun 1
Collocations
4ADJ.
clean, good
ANTIBACTERIAL + NOUN
antifungal, immune, soap
PREP.
with
ADV.
also
Definitions
adj
1
Killing or inhibiting bacteria.
This drug has an antibacterial effect.
Many genes with reproductive roles also have antibacterial and immune functions, which indicate that the threat of microbial attack on the sperm or egg may be a major influence on rapid evolution during reproduction.
2
Opposing the theory that diseases are caused by bacteria.
noun
1
A drug having the effect of killing or inhibiting bacteria.
Many household products contain antibacterials.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
noun — any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth
- bactericide
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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This drug has an antibacterial effect.
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Many genes with reproductive roles also have antibacterial and immune functions, which indicate that the threat of microbial attack on the sperm or egg may be a major influence on rapid evolution duri
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Many household products contain antibacterials.
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Honey is antibacterial and it never spoils.
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That's a good antibacterial and antifungal soap.
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Yanni sprayed his goat's udder with antibacterial spray.
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