adj.
Destroying or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.
antibacterial an'ti·bac·te'ri·al n.
Dictionary:
an·ti·bac·te·ri·al (ăn'tē-băk-tîr'ē-əl, ăn'tī-) ![]() |
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Destroying or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.
an'ti·bac·te'ri·al n.| Veterinary Dictionary: antibacterial |
1. destroying or suppressing the growth or reproduction of bacteria.
2. an agent having such properties.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth
Synonyms: antibacterial drug, bactericide
The adjective antibacterial has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
destroying bacteria or inhibiting their growth
Pertains to noun: bacterial (meaning #1)
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