Adjective: antibacterial ,an-tee,bak'teer-ee-ul
- Destroying bacteria or inhibiting their growth
"She used an antibacterial soap to clean the wound"
- Any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth
"The doctor prescribed an antibacterial to treat the infection";
- antibacterial drug, bactericide
Derived forms: antibacterials
Type of: med [informal], medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine
Encyclopedia: Antibacterial