Definition of ANTIBACTERIAL

antibacterial

Meanings

Plural: antibacterials

Noun

  • any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth
  • A drug having the effect of killing or inhibiting bacteria.

Adjective

  • destroying bacteria or inhibiting their growth

Adj

  • Killing or inhibiting bacteria.
  • Opposing the theory that diseases are caused by bacteria.

Origin / Etymology

From anti- + bacterial.

Synonyms

antibacterial drug, bactericide

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