antibacterial
English → English
adj//ˌæntibækˈtɪəriəl//
(medicine) active against bacteria: a substance that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria
The surgeon washed her hands with antibacterial soap before entering the operating room.
(English) The surgeon washed her hands with antibacterial soap before entering the operating room.
The new coating on the door handles has antibacterial properties to prevent the spread of germs.
(English) The new coating on the door handles has antibacterial properties to prevent the spread of germs.
Entry ID: en:en:antibacterial · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary