Antibacterial Meaning in English

word

US

ˌæntibækˈtɪɹiəɫ

an-tee-bak-TI-ree-uhl

UK

ˌæntɪbæktˈiəɹɪəl

an-ti-bak-TEE-uh-ree-uhl

Definition

An antibacterial is a substance or product that kills bacteria or stops them from growing.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used as an adjective, especially with products ("antibacterial soap"). It can describe something that fights bacteria, typically in hygiene or cleaning contexts. Not the same as "antibiotic" (medicine for infections). Common in healthcare, household, and product descriptions.

• Spanish: antibacteriano - antibacteriana
• Portuguese (BR): antibacteriano - antibacteriana
• Portuguese (PT): antibacteriano - antibacteriana
• Chinese (Simplified): 抗菌的 - 抗菌剂
• Chinese (Traditional): 抗菌的 - 抗菌劑
• Hindi: प्रतिजीवाणु - जीवाणुनाशक
• Arabic: مضاد للبكتيريا
• Bengali: অ্যান্টিব্যাকটেরিয়াল - ব্যাকটেরিয়া-নাশক
• Russian: антибактериальный
• Japanese: 抗菌
• Vietnamese: kháng khuẩn
• Korean: 항균
• Turkish: antibakteriyel
• Urdu: اینٹی بیکٹیریل - جراثیم کُش (بیکٹیریا کے لیے)
• Indonesian: antibakteri - antibakterial

Example Sentences

This soap is antibacterial.

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Doctors recommend antibacterial wipes.

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We use antibacterial spray in the kitchen.

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I always carry an antibacterial hand gel when I travel.

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Many cleaning products now have antibacterial properties.

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Is this fabric really antibacterial, or is it just a marketing trick?

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