Anything that destroys bacteria or suppresses their growth or their ability to reproduce. Heat, chemicals such as chlorine, and antibiotic drugs all have antibacterial properties. Many antibacterial products for cleaning and handwashing are sold today. Such products do not reduce the risk for symptoms of viral infectious diseases in otherwise healt [..]

A substance that kills bacteria or stops them from growing and causing disease.

Used to refer to any drug or medical substance that has the ability to slow down or stop the growth of bacteria and other such organisms.

Something that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, parasites or viruses.

(n) any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth(adj) destroying bacteria or inhibiting their growth

destroying or stopping the growth of bacteria

Destroying or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.

A substance that kills bacteria or stops them from growing and causing disease.

a substance, often a drug, that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria

Working against or prohibiting the action of bacteria.

A substance that can kill or prevent the growth of bacteria.

Substances that can kill bacteria and treat infections.

Destroying bacteria or inhibiting their growth.

  Destroying or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.

A substance that destroys bacteria or suppresses their growth or reproduction. (18 Nov 1997)

As the name implies, an antibacterial agent is effective in preventing or destroying bacteria. Most commonly used in soaps and other cleaning agents, antibacterials are occasionally found in clothing.