Associations to the word «Antibacterial»

Wiktionary

ANTIBACTERIAL, adjective. Killing or inhibiting bacteria.
ANTIBACTERIAL, adjective. (archaic) Opposing the theory that diseases are caused by bacteria.
ANTIBACTERIAL, noun. (pharmacology) A drug having the effect of killing or inhibiting bacteria.

Dictionary definition

ANTIBACTERIAL, noun. Any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth.
ANTIBACTERIAL, adjective. Destroying bacteria or inhibiting their growth.

Wise words

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