Associations to the word «Antibacterial»

Wiktionary

ANTIBACTERIAL, adjective. Killing or inhibiting bacteria.
ANTIBACTERIAL, adjective. (archaic) Opposing the theory that diseases are caused by bacteria.
ANTIBACTERIAL, noun. (pharmacology) A drug having the effect of killing or inhibiting bacteria.

Dictionary definition

ANTIBACTERIAL, noun. Any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth.
ANTIBACTERIAL, adjective. Destroying bacteria or inhibiting their growth.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke