Antibacterial ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Antibacterial ( adjective )

Preventing or inhibiting the growth and reproduction of bacteria.

Origin:

From anti- ("against") + bacterial ("pertaining to bacteri.a")

Examples:

1. Antibacterial soap is used to prevent the spread of germs.
2. This cream has antibacterial properties that help to fight off infection.
3. The researchers are testing a new antibacterial agent that targets antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
4. The hospital uses only antibacterial cleaning products to prevent the spread of infection.
5. The wound was treated with an antibacterial ointment to prevent infection.

(As a noun)

Antibacterial ( noun )

Preventing or inhibiting the growth and reproduction of bacteria.

Origin:

From anti- ("against") + bacterial ("pertaining to bacteri.a")

Examples:

1. Antibacterial soap is used to prevent the spread of germs.
2. This cream has antibacterial properties that help to fight off infection.
3. The researchers are testing a new antibacterial agent that targets antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
4. The hospital uses only antibacterial cleaning products to prevent the spread of infection.
5. The wound was treated with an antibacterial ointment to prevent infection.