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antibacterial

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


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Other work has raised similar questions about antibacterial mouth rinses.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

"We would recommend further antibacterial evaluations in further testing and development," says Professor Youhong Tang, a nanomaterials researcher at the Tonsley Campus, Flinders College of Science and Engineering.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 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

There, a nurse let me wash up with antibacterial soap.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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