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Antibacterial Common

Origin: Greek prefix anti-

Antibacterial has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth

2

A drug having the effect of killing or inhibiting bacteria.

Adjective
1

destroying bacteria or inhibiting their growth

2

Killing or inhibiting bacteria.

See Also
moricin cotrimoxazole antiseptic hexetidine bacteria cefquinome grepafloxacin antimycoplasma
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Rhyming Words
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