antibacterial

UK
/ˌæntiˌbækˈtɪəriəl/
US
/ˌæntiˌbækˈtɪrɪəl/

Translations

antibacterialnoun
antibacterials
pl
UK
/ˌæn.ti.bækˈtɪə.ri.əl/
US
/ˌæn.ti.bækˈtɪr.i.əl/
антибактериальное средство
The doctor prescribed an antibacterial for the infection.
Врач прописал антибактериальное средство для лечения инфекции.
antibacterialadjective
more antibacterial
Comp.
most antibacterial
Super.
UK
/ˌæntiˌbækˈtɪəriəl/
US
/ˌæntiˌbækˈtɪrɪəl/
This soap has antibacterial properties.
Это мыло обладает антибактериальными свойствами.

Definitions

antibacterialnoun
A substance that destroys or inhibits the growth of bacteria.
The doctor prescribed an antibacterial to help clear up the infection.
antibacterialadjective
Designed to prevent the growth or spread of bacteria.
The doctor recommended using an antibacterial soap to reduce the risk of infection.