antibacterial

IPA/ˌæntibækˈtɪəriəl/
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antibacterial — adjective

  • antibacterialpositive
  • more antibacterialcomparative
  • most antibacterialsuperlative

1. designed to destroy bacteria or stop them from growing, used especially to descr

1.形容詞B2
釋義

designed to destroy bacteria or stop them from growing, used especially to describe soaps, wipes, creams, and cleaning products for skin or household surfaces

例句

The nurse used an antibacterial wipe to clean the patient's skin before the injection.

antibacterial wipe

Amara always keeps an antibacterial hand wash next to the kitchen sink.

同義詞
  • antimicrobial

    broader scope — covers bacteria, fungi, and viruses

  • antiseptic

    similar meaning but usually refers to agents applied to living tissue to prevent infection

  • germicidal

    implies stronger killing action; often used for industrial-grade products

文法句型

antibacterial + noun (product type)

be + antibacterial

用法筆記

Commonly used before product names such as 'soap', 'wipe', 'cream', 'ointment', and 'cleaner'. The term appears frequently in medical, household, and personal-care contexts.

常見錯誤

❌This antibacterial spray kills viruses.
✅This antibacterial spray kills bacteria.
💡antibacterial specifically targets bacteria, not viruses or other germs.