Antibacterial (Noun)
Meaning
Any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Triclosan is an antibacterial agent found in various household cleaning products and personal care items.
- Many soaps now contain an antibacterial ingredient that kills a broad spectrum of germs and microorganisms.
- Some hospitals are banning the use of antibacterial products containing quaternary ammonium compounds.
- Hand sanitizer that is alcohol-free usually relies on the presence of an antibacterial such as benzalkonium chloride to inactivate microorganisms.
- Amoxicillin is a common antibacterial drug that has been effective against many different bacterial infections in the body.