antibacterial
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The researchers found that graphene oxide carries out what they describe as "selective antibacterial action."
From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026
This discovery points to a new class of antibacterial materials that could be both safe for people and capable of reducing reliance on traditional antibiotics.
From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026
The scientists took samples of those plants, tested them and discovered most had antibacterial properties.
From BBC • May 14, 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
He put on some antibacterial ointment and then a big Band-Aid over the scrape.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
Vocabulary lists containing antibacterial
Microbiology - High School
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Microbiology - Middle School
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