as in antibiotic
able to kill bacteria
Please use an antibacterial soap to wash your hands.
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Additionally, fish liver oil has proved to be an effective antibacterial agent against gram-positive bacteria.11 There may be emerging uses for cod liver oil extract in antibacterial topical ointments.
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Hannah Coakley, Msph, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 July 2024
Practice eye hygiene: Carefully wash your eyelids daily with diluted baby shampoo and warm water, and wash your eyebrows, hair, and scalp with antibacterial soap to keep bacteria levels in control.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 11 July 2024
If you’ve been scratched by cuticle cutters or grazed by an e-file, Francis recommends applying antibacterial gel to eliminate bacteria.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 9 July 2024
People boast about their natural antibacterial properties, breathability, laidback aesthetic, and durability.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2024
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Hannah Coakley, Msph, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 July 2024
Practice eye hygiene: Carefully wash your eyelids daily with diluted baby shampoo and warm water, and wash your eyebrows, hair, and scalp with antibacterial soap to keep bacteria levels in control.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 11 July 2024
If you’ve been scratched by cuticle cutters or grazed by an e-file, Francis recommends applying antibacterial gel to eliminate bacteria.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 9 July 2024
People boast about their natural antibacterial properties, breathability, laidback aesthetic, and durability.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2024
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“Antibacterial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antibacterial. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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