ANTIBACTERIAL Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

antibacterial

adjective

Definition of antibacterial

as in antibiotic

able to kill bacteria Please use an antibacterial soap to wash your hands.

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Recent Examples of antibacterial The maggots are thought to secrete various antibacterial compounds to ward off pathogenic bacteria and block biofilms from forming, overall preventing secondary infection. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026 The leaves and fruit, which studies show have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties, are also used to treat chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026 If applied topically, honey has some modest antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026 In India, Shruti Chand founded Naarica in 2023 to manufacture antibacterial and reusable menstrual underwear that can save up to 200 disposable pads over the garment’s lifespan of three years. — Zinnia Lee, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for antibacterial

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Cyclosporiasis is treated with the oral antibiotic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), commonly sold as Bactrim, Septra and Cotrim, taken for 10 days, according to the CDC.

— Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Cyclosporiasis can be treated with a combination antibiotic, Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.

— Eva Flowe July 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026

Definition of antibiotic

Adjective

The temporary power outage caused a sanitary sewer overflow on Patapsco Avenue, which was quickly slowed by DPW's Utility Maintenance Division, officials stated.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 10 June 2026
After all, there are so many basic areas to wipe down weekly just to keep your home organized and sanitary from the week's use.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 June 2026

Definition of sanitary

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