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 antibacterial
Antibacterial soap is supposed to help you stay clean and healthy, right?
Xylitol Nasal Spray - xylitol is a sugar alcohol and has antibacterial properties.
These Are The 15 Supplements to Keep In Your Medicine Cabinet |Ari Meisel |December 28, 2013 |DAILY BEASTHence the immunity may be antibacterial or antitoxic or both.
The Fundamentals of Bacteriology |Charles Bradfield MorreyThey climbed up the ladder and said nothing as the airlock went through its cycle and the antibacterial spray covered them.
The Judas Valley |Gerald Vance
British Dictionary definitions for antibacterial
antibacterial
/ (ˌæntɪbækˈtɪərɪəl) /
adjective
effective against bacteria
Medical definitions for antibacterial
antibacterial
[ ăn′tē-băk-tîr′ē-əl, ăn′tī- ]
adj.
Destroying or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.