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antibacterial

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


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Researchers from the university's Biomedical Nanoengineering Laboratory found that vanillin has notable antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

In a plant, that means any antibacterial effect they have fades quickly.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

Sugar and has developed it further, increasing levels of the antibacterial peptide in treated trees by at least 100 times.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

That is obviously several steps removed from GoPuff loading antibacterial wipes into my late-night cart.

From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026

Or to hose it down with an antibacterial spray.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell


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