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单词 antibacterial
释义

antibacterial

adjective

an·​ti·​bac·​te·​ri·​al ˌan-tē-bak-ˈtir-ē-əl How to pronounce antibacterial (audio) ˌan-ˌtī- How to pronounce antibacterial (audio)
: directed or effective against bacteria
antibacterial soap
an antibacterial drug
antibacterial noun
In an effort to develop new antifungals, scientists are boning up on previous research on antibacterials. Ellen Licking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web For her wellbeing and nutrition, Evangelista has two sea sickness bands, a vegan shake, hand sanitizer, antibacterial wipes and a face mask. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022 The district is encouraging children to wash their hands frequently, ensuring restrooms are stocked with soap, stocking classrooms with antibacterial wipes and hand sanitizer and sanitizing classrooms at least once a day. The Enquirer, 15 Aug. 2022 Tap into a lemon's natural bleaching, degreasing, antibacterial, and fresh-scent properties to successfully tackle all sorts of household jobs in an earth-friendly manner. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022 This is the inspiration behind her brand’s detoxifying Underarm Bar soap, made from charcoal (which draws out impurities) and other natural antibacterial ingredients like salt and apple cider vinegar. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2022 Previous studies that also used whole genome sequencing in the UK concluded that antibacterial resistant bacteria getting shared between farm animals and humans is uncommon. Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes, 31 July 2022 Shop our favorite antibacterial reusable cotton rounds here. Ava Darrin, ELLE, 26 July 2022 The Deets: The 80 percent alpaca wool supercharges the durability and warmth of this performance tee, while the 20 percent Tencel fibers keep it airy, light, and antibacterial (fewer bacteria grows on Tencel versus synthetic fibers). Outside Online, 23 June 2022 The use of silver boosts tissue regeneration and skin elasticity while working as an antioxidant and antibacterial agent. Ahmed Zambarakji, Robb Report, 21 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

antibacterial 1 of 2

adjective

an·​ti·​bac·​te·​ri·​al ˌant-i-bak-ˈtir-ē-əl How to pronounce antibacterial (audio) ˌan-ˌtī- How to pronounce antibacterial (audio)
: directed or effective against bacteria

antibacterial

2 of 2

noun

: an antibacterial agent

antibacterial

adjective

as in antibiotic
able to kill bacteria Please use an antibacterial soap to wash your hands.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • antibiotic
  • sanitary
  • germicidal
  • microbicidal
  • antiseptic
  • hygienic
  • stainless
  • immaculate
  • sterile
  • aseptic
  • germfree
  • beneficial
  • healthful
  • germproof
  • spotless
  • unsoiled
  • bleached
  • unsullied
  • pristine
  • clean
  • salubrious
  • restorative
  • unstained
  • wholesome
  • salutary
  • spic-and-span
  • purified
  • washed
  • squeaky-clean
  • healthy
  • pure
  • unpolluted
  • spick-and-span
  • untainted
  • cleansed
  • salutiferous
  • undefiled
  • scrubbed
  • whitened
  • taintless
  • abluted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • toxic
  • pathogenic
  • infectious
  • poisonous
  • pathogenetic
  • dirty
  • unclean
  • stained
  • sickening
  • soiled
  • filthy
  • noxious
  • dusty
  • nasty
  • sordid
  • grimy
  • foul
  • unwashed
  • muddy
  • grubby
  • dingy
  • unhealthy
  • unwholesome
  • unhealthful
  • grungy
  • miasmic
  • mucky
  • polluted
  • bedraggled
  • unsterilized
  • tainted
  • unsanitary
  • insanitary
  • sullied
  • uncleanly
  • unhygienic
  • smirched
  • besmirched
  • draggled
  • insalubrious
  • unsterile
  • defiled
  • germy
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