Meaning of the word antibacterial in English

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antibacterial

US /ˌæn.t̬i.bækˈtɪr.i.əl/
UK /ˌæn.t̬i.bækˈtɪr.i.əl/
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Adjective

1.

active against bacteria

Example:
Use antibacterial soap to wash your hands thoroughly.
The wound was treated with an antibacterial cream.
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