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antibacterial

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/ˌæn.ti.bɪˈkɪə.ri.əl/ · an-ti-bac-te-ri-al

Having the ability to prevent the growth of bacteria.

Meanings

adjectivetechnical

Having the ability to prevent the growth of bacteria.

بیکٹیریا کی افزائش کو روکنے کی صلاحیت رکھنے والا.

انٹی بیکٹیریئل

anti bacterial

Synonyms

bacteriostaticantimicrobialgermicidalبیکٹیریاسٹیٹکاینٹی مائکروبیلجرم کش

Antonyms

bacterialinfectiousبیکٹیریائیمتعدی

Common Collocations

  • antibacterial soap
  • antibacterial medication
  • antibacterial properties

Example Sentences

Antibacterial soap helps to reduce the risk of infections.

انٹی بیکٹیریئل صابن انفیکشن کے خطرے کو کم کرنے میں مدد کرتا ہے.

Anti bacterial sabun infection ke khatre ko kam karne mein madad karta hai.

Many hand sanitizers are antibacterial and can kill harmful bacteria.

بہت سے ہاتھوں کے سینیٹائزر انٹی بیکٹیریئل ہیں اور نقصان دہ بیکٹیریا کو مار سکتے ہیں.

Bahot se haathon ke sanitizer anti bacterial hain aur nuqsan deh bacteria ko maar sakte hain.

Some antibacterial agents can be prescribed for serious infections.

کچھ انٹی بیکٹیریئل ایجنٹس سنگین انفیکشن کے لیے تجویز کیے جا سکتے ہیں.

Kuch anti bacterial agents sangeen infection ke liye tajwez kiye ja sakte hain.

Easily Confused With

antibiotic:Antibacterial refers specifically to agents that combat bacteria, while antibiotics are substances that kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria, and may also refer to those derived from living organisms.

Word Family

antibiotic
nounاینٹی بایوٹک

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Antibacterial sounds like it fights against bacteria!

Picture a soap that is labeled 'antibacterial' in a store.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "antibacterial" — against bacteria

First known use: 20th century

The term is derived from the prefix 'anti-' meaning against, and 'bacterial' relating to bacteria. It has been in use since the early 20th century as advancements in medicine regarding antibiotics developed.