Antibacterial
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Antibacterial is an adjective meaning (pharmacology) Killing or inhibiting bacteria.
Meaning
(pharmacology) Killing or inhibiting bacteria.
More Meanings
- (pharmacology) A drug having the effect of killing or inhibiting bacteria.
- (archaic) Opposing the theory that diseases are caused by bacteria.
Example Sentences
This drug has an antibacterial effect.
Many household products contain antibacterials.
Many genes with reproductive roles also have antibacterial and immune functions, which indicate that the threat of microbial attack on the sperm or egg may be a major influence on rapid evolution during reproduction.
Word Forms
- antibacterials
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include antimicrobial, antibactericidal, antiseptic, antiviral, bacteriocidal, bactericidal.
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