antibacterial

antibacterial definition - medical

an·ti·bac·te·ri·al (ănˌtē-băk-tîrˈē-əl, ănˌtī-)

adjective
Destroying or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.

Related Forms:

  • anˌti·bac·teˈri·al noun

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