ANTIBACTERIAL | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word ANTIBACTERIAL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ANTIBACTERIAL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Antibacterial

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌantɪbakˈtɪərɪəl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

tending to prevent the growth or spread of bacteria

Short Definition:

active against bacteria

Examples:
  • I never travel without antibacterial wipes
  • studies have shown that the compound has antibacterial effects

Word: Antibacterial

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌantɪbakˈtɪərɪəl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a substance with antibacterial properties

Short Definition:

substance with antibacterial properties

Examples:
  • the experiment identified the bark of the plant as a potential source of new antibacterials

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