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      antibacterial
      noun
      any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth
      adjective
      destroying bacteria or inhibiting their growth
      Roots
      antianti- · Greek · againstbakterionbacteri- · Greek · little staff, rodalis-al · Latin · pertaining to
      Words related to antibacterial
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      Where does antibacterial come from?

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