antibacterial meaning

[ ˌæntibæk'tiəriəl ] "antibacterial" in a sentence

Adjective: antibacterial `anteebak'ti(u)reeul

Noun: antibacterial `anteebak'ti(u)reeul

Any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth
- antibacterial drug, bactericide

Derived forms: antibacterials

See also: bacterial

Type of: medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine

Encyclopedia: Antibacterial

[Medicine]
n : an antibacterial agent
adj : directed or effective against bacteria

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antibiotics are somewhat selective in their antibacterial actions.
the most obvious use for antibacterial fabrics is in hospital sheets and towels.
penicillin and magnamycin had continued antibacterial activity over a period of 7 days.
the antibacterial activity of sulfonamide-quinoneimines
antimildew and antibacterial techniques for silk textiles