antibacterial
adjective/ˌæntiˌbækˈtɪriəl/
Frequency rank: #14,442 most common English word
Meaning
Capable of killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.
Example sentence
She always carries antibacterial hand sanitizer to keep germs away.
Synonyms & related words
- antiseptic
- antimicrobial
- disinfectant
- germicidal
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