antibacterial

adjective (antibacterial); noun (an antibacterial — rare)

«antibacterial» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Antibacterial means killing bacteria or stopping them from growing. tree →
(rare) An antibacterial is a substance that does this. tree →

In the lessons

In science and health lessons: hygiene, germs, soap and hand gel; antibacterial things do not kill viruses like colds and flu; phrases: antibacterial soap, antibacterial wipes, antibacterial spray.

Examples

Mum cleaned the kitchen with antibacterial spray. tree →
Antibacterial wipes help keep the table clean. tree →
Antibacterial gel is useful when you can't wash your hands. tree →
Honey has some antibacterial power. tree →
Ordinary soap and water work as well as antibacterial soap for handwashing. tree →

Note

Prefix «anti-» means «against». Myth trap: antibacterial products do not kill viruses; and too much use can help bacteria become resistant. Antibiotics are medicines that fight bacteria inside the body.

On Mova

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