antibacterialadjective
uk/ˌæn.ti.bækˈtɪə.ri.əl/us/ˌæn.t̬i.bækˈtɪr.i.əl/intended to kill or reduce the harmful effects of bacteria especially when used on the skin:
an antibacterial facial wash
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Medicines & drugs: preventing infection
- anti-bac
- antimicrobial
- antiseptic
- antiviral
- biosecurity
- carbolic acid
- cauterize
- irrigate
- passive immunity
- rubbing alcohol
- scrub
- scrub up
- sterility
- sterilize
- surgical spirit
- swab