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antibacterial

The correct spelling is antibacterial.

How to pronounce antibacterial

noun

Say it like: Ant-iba-cte-ria-l

The correct spelling is antibacterial. A drug having the effect of killing or inhibiting bacteria. For example: "Many household products contain antibacterials."

Usage Examples

Many household products contain antibacterials.

This drug has an antibacterial effect.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A drug having the effect of killing or inhibiting bacteria.

adjective

  1. 1.(pharmaceutical effect) Killing or inhibiting bacteria.
  2. 2.Opposing the theory that diseases are caused by bacteria.

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