Synonyms for

Bacterial

Verb / bæˈktɪri:ʌl / Another word for bacterial — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or caused by bacteria

Synonyms & similar words

microbial germicidal antibacterial bactericidal bacteriostatic aseptic sanitary hygienic aseptically antimicrobial sterile disinfectant antiseptic asepsis bacteriological sanitation clean purifying germicidal antibacterium

Synonyms by register

Formal

microbial pathogenic infectious

Antonyms

nonbacterial aseptic sterile clean uninfected germ-free

Common collocations

  • bacterial infection
  • bacterial growth
  • bacterial contamination
  • bacterial culture
  • bacterial disease
  • bacterial strain
  • bacterial pneumonia

Word family

noun bacterium
adverb bacterially

Usage note

Bacterial is an adjective used to describe something related to or caused by bacteria. It is often used in medical and scientific contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The doctor diagnosed a bacterial infection in my throat.
  2. The kitchen must be kept clean to avoid bacterial growth.
  3. Antibiotics are often used to treat bacterial infections.
  4. The laboratory is studying the effects of bacterial contamination on food.
  5. Bacterial meningitis is a serious illness that can cause brain damage.

Quotes

  • I'm interested in the way that the bacterial world is interconnected, the way that it communicates information to each other, and the way that it's able to evolve as a group to respond to threats.
  • Bacterial infections can be very serious and may require hospitalization.
  • The study of bacterial genetics has revolutionized the field of microbiology.

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