adjective. Destroying or inhibiting the growth of bacteria.

Opposed to the theory that certain diseases are caused by the presence of bacteria.

Preventing the action or development of bacteria.

noun. a chemical substance which kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria.

adjective. killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria; -- applied also to serum for protection against bacterial diseases.

adjective. Opposed to the bacterial theory of disease.

adjective. Killing or inhibiting bacteria

noun. A drug having the effect of killing or inhibiting bacteria.

adjective. destroying bacteria or inhibiting their growth

noun. any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth

"These companies put alcohol in their mouthwash as a flavor carrier, to provide some "burn and bite," and to give a short-term antibacterial shot to your mouth (and it is short-term ... trust me; mouthwash is not necessary, or even very effective, in combating bad breath or the like.)"

antibiotic  antimicrobial  antiseptic  antiviral  

anti-  bacteria  bacterium  

medicament  medication  medicinal drug  medicine  

INH  achromycin  antibiotic  antibiotic drug  azithromycin  

arterial  bacterial  biomaterial  cereal  ethereal  

analgesic  anthelmintic  anti-inflammatory  anti-tumour  antidiarrheal