antibacterial

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Killing or inhibiting bacteria.

   This drug has an antibacterial effect.

2. 2
   noun

   A drug having the effect of killing or inhibiting bacteria.

   Many household products contain antibacterials.

3. 3
   adj

   destroying bacteria or inhibiting their growth

4. 4
   noun

   any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth

5. 5
   adj

   Opposing the theory that diseases are caused by bacteria.

Etymology

From anti- + bacterial.