antibacterial
[ an-tee-bak-teer-ee-uhl, an-tahy- ]
/ ˌæn ti bækˈtɪər i əl, ˌæn taɪ- /
adjective
destructive to or inhibiting the growth of bacteria: a full line of antibacterial hand lotions, deodorants, and foot powders.
noun
an antibacterial product, as a hand or dish soap, a mouthwash, an aerosol cleaner, or an antibiotic: Sorry, but none of these antibacterials is going to kill your cold virus.
Compare
antimicrobial.
Words nearby antibacterial
antiart,
antiarthritic,
antiatom,
antiauxin,
antibacchius,
antibacterial,
antiballistic,
antiballistic missile,
antiballistic missile treaty,
antibaryon,
antibes
Example sentences from the Web for anti-bacterial
His parents daub it with anti-bacterial cream, hoping to prevent infection.
Another property which may be possessed by an anti-bacterial (b) Agglutination.
British Dictionary definitions for anti-bacterial
antibacterial
/ (ˌæntɪbækˈtɪərɪəl) /
adjective
effective against bacteria
Medical definitions for anti-bacterial
antibacterial
[ ăn′tē-băk-tîr′ē-əl, ăn′tī- ]
adj.
Destroying or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.