Meaning & use
antibacterial
Able to destroy or slow the growth of bacteria.
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She wiped the kitchen counter with an antibacterial spray after cutting raw chicken.
The hospital requires staff to use antibacterial soap before entering the operating room.
A note on using this word
Antibacterial products work only against bacteria, not viruses, so they will not fight a common cold.
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