as in antibiotic
able to kill bacteria
Please use an antibacterial soap to wash your hands.
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Recent Examples of antibacterial
However, with most flights now offering antibacterial wipes and long-haul routes undergoing more extensive cleaning, the routine is arguably not much riskier than applying makeup at home.
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Isabelle Rodney, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
These antibacterial wipes are perfect for quick cleanups when sanitizer alone doesn’t cut it.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
Garlic is a diverse plant with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties.
—Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 9 June 2025
Has antibacterial properties The antioxidants in tahini could protect brain cells, preventing degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 31 May 2025
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Isabelle Rodney, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
These antibacterial wipes are perfect for quick cleanups when sanitizer alone doesn’t cut it.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
Garlic is a diverse plant with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties.
—Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 9 June 2025
Has antibacterial properties The antioxidants in tahini could protect brain cells, preventing degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antibacterial
Adjective
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Nearly 25 years ago, Americans discovered just how critical the antibiotic ciprofloxacin could be.—
Thomas J. Bollyky,
Foreign Affairs,
22 July 2025
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In most cases, however, if the shots aren’t available, doctors can turn to alternatives like the antibiotic doxycycline.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
16 July 2025
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Airplane seatback pockets are one of the least sanitary places on a plane, but skipping them also means leaving yourself with limited storage space—until now.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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In addition to Narcan, the machines also have socks, hand sanitizer, wipes and other sanitary items.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
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“Antibacterial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antibacterial. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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