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antibacterial /an·ti·bac·te·ri·al/ (-bak-ter´e-al) destroying or suppressing growth or reproduction of bacteria; also, an agent that does this.
antibacterial 1. destroying or suppressing the growth or reproduction of bacteria. 2. an agent having such properties. antibacterial agents drugs that destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria in concentrations that are safe for the host and can be used as chemotherapeutic agents to prevent or treat bacterial infections. antibacterial resistance consists of genetic factors, hormone levels, nutritional status, tissue enzymes, complement, interferon and immune mechanisms. antibacterial sensitivity test see antimicrobial sensitivity test. antibacterial withdrawal time the period that must elapse after treatment with an antibacterial agent ceases before the animal or its products can be marketed. Veterinarians who practice food animal medicine have a great responsibility to ensure that food of animal origin complies with pure food laws relating to their acceptable levels of drug residues. Drugs not registered for animal use should not be used and, for those that are, the legal withdrawal times must be observed. antibacterial withholding see antibiotic withdrawal time (above). |
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The result is a highly effective water mixture used for food processing and cleansing seafood as it has a stronger antibacterial effect than conventional ozone water. Antibacterial soap was close behind, reducing viral counts by 88 percent. The keyboard's circuitry is housed in a silicone-based, hypoallergenic skin made from a latex-free polymer that can be disinfected with any antibacterial solution. |
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