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antibacterial

/æntaibæktərɪəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does antibacterial mean?

adjective

Relating to or destroying bacteria; having the power to prevent the growth of bacteria.

Example

"The antibacterial soap helped to prevent the spread of infection."

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