bacterial
adjective
bac·te·ri·al
bak-ˈtir-ē-əl 
: of, relating to, or caused by bacteria
bacterial infection
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The disease, commonly called Hib, is a bacterial infection that can sometimes cause problems that are easy to treat.
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Raw milk and its products carry the risk of harmful bacterial contamination as has been borne out in numerous outbreak investigations such as the current one.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Parabens Parabens are chemical preservatives that help prolong the shelf life of deodorants and other skincare products by preventing mold and bacterial growth.
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The cube strength of the bacterial concrete was ~30 MPa after 7 days, and the 28-day strength is comparable to that of normal concrete.
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Raw milk and its products carry the risk of harmful bacterial contamination as has been borne out in numerous outbreak investigations such as the current one.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Parabens Parabens are chemical preservatives that help prolong the shelf life of deodorants and other skincare products by preventing mold and bacterial growth.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The cube strength of the bacterial concrete was ~30 MPa after 7 days, and the 28-day strength is comparable to that of normal concrete.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Bacterial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bacterial. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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bacterial
adjective
bac·te·ri·al
bak-ˈtir-ē-əl
: of, relating to, or caused by bacteria
Medical Definition
bacterial
adjective
bac·te·ri·al
bak-ˈtir-ē-əl
: of, relating to, or caused by bacteria
a bacterial chromosome
bacterial infection
bacterial endocarditis
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