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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