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antibacterial

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


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I pull out an antibacterial wipe and clean my desk.

From Literature

Garlic has long been recognized as one of the most potent naturally occurring antibacterial and antifungal crops.

From Science Daily

The scientists took samples of those plants, tested them and discovered most had antibacterial properties.

From BBC

Same with coconut oil, which has antibacterial properties that could help reduce dark spots and tighten skin.

From Salon

Building on previous work, researchers in ACS Infectious Diseases have demonstrated a potential antibacterial treatment from a modified darobactin, a compound originally from a bacterium.

From Science Daily