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antibacterial

[an-tee-bak-teer-ee-uhl, an-tahy-] / ˌæn ti bækˈtɪər i əl, ˌæn taɪ- /
ADJECTIVE
antiseptic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hygienic sterile
STRONG
antibiotic clean disinfectant prophylactic
WEAK
aseptic bactericidal germ-destroying germ-free germicidal medicated pure purifying sanitary sterilized sterilizing unpolluted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dirty
WEAK
contaminated polluted unclean unsanitary unsterile

Example Sentences

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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

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

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

From Salon • Jan. 25, 2025

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

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2024

“Well, make sure to wash your hands with antibacterial soap.”

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas