Antibacterial: meaning, definitions and examples
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antibacterial
[ ˌæntiˌbækˈtɪəriəl ]
cleaning products
Destroying bacteria or suppressing their growth.
Synonyms
bactericidal, disinfectant, germ-killing
Examples of usage
- Antibacterial soap helps to kill germs and bacteria.
- Many households use antibacterial wipes to clean kitchen surfaces.
- He used an antibacterial spray to disinfect the area.
medicine
A substance that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria.
Synonyms
antiseptic, bactericide, germicide
Examples of usage
- Antibacterials are commonly used in treating infections.
- This cream contains an antibacterial to prevent the wound from getting infected.
Translations
Translations of the word "antibacterial" in other languages:
🇵🇹 antibacteriano
🇮🇳 विषाणुनाशक
🇩🇪 antibakteriell
🇮🇩 antibakteri
🇺🇦 антибактеріальний
🇵🇱 antybakteryjny
🇯🇵 抗菌の
🇫🇷 antibactérien
🇪🇸 antibacteriano
🇹🇷 antibakteriyel
🇰🇷 항균의
🇸🇦 مضاد للبكتيريا
🇨🇿 antibakteriální
🇸🇰 antibakteriálny
🇨🇳 抗菌的
🇸🇮 antibakterijski
🇮🇸 bakteríudrepandi
🇰🇿 антибактериялық
🇬🇪 ანტიბაქტერიული
🇦🇿 antibakterial
🇲🇽 antibacteriano
Word origin
The term 'antibacterial' originated in the late 19th century, combining 'anti-' (against) and 'bacterial' (relating to bacteria). The discovery and development of antibiotics in the mid-20th century greatly impacted the field of medicine by providing effective treatments for bacterial infections. Antibacterial products have since become commonplace in households and healthcare settings, contributing to improved hygiene and infection control practices.