antibacterial
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It is commonly used as a preservative, an antibacterial agent, and in leather tanning.
From Science Daily • Feb. 3, 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
"If food-allergic people can board first, and have time to clean their seat area with something like a baby wipe or antibacterial wipe, they are much less likely to have accidental reactions," Prof Turner said.
From BBC • Oct. 16, 2024
What makes these newly detected antibacterial toxins different is that, unlike the Streptomyces' small-molecule antibiotics, umbrella toxins are large complexes composed of multiple proteins.
From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2024
I pull out an antibacterial wipe and clean my desk.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
Vocabulary lists containing antibacterial
Microbiology - High School
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Microbiology - Middle School
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