antibacterial

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.

Examples

• Many household products contain antibacterials.
• This drug has an antibacterial effect.

Synonyms

antibacterial drug, bactericide

Related Words

antibiotic, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antiviral

Anagrams of antibacterial