antibacterial
/ˌæn(t)ibækˈtɪriəl/
/ˌænˌtaɪbækˈtɪriəl/
adjective
Tending to prevent the growth or spread of bacteria.
I never travel without antibacterial wipes
noun
A substance with antibacterial properties.
the experiment identified the bark of the plant as a potential source of new antibacterials
