English word antibacterial comes from English anti-, English bacterial ((microbiology) Of, relating to, or caused by bacteria.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| anti- | English (eng) | (immunology) That reacts with immunoglobins found in the specified animal.. Against, hostile to.. Contrasting with the norm.. Counteracting, neutralizing.. Opposite of, reverse.. Physically opposite: applied to mountain ranges.. Related to antiparticles. |
| bacterial | English (eng) | (microbiology) Of, relating to, or caused by bacteria. |
| antibacterial | English (eng) | (archaic) Opposing the theory that diseases are caused by bacteria.. Killing or inhibiting bacteria. (pharmacology) A drug having the effect of killing or inhibiting bacteria. |