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bacteriostat

/bækˈtɪə.ri.ə.stæt/

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noun

/bækˈtɪə.ri.ə.stæt/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее химическое или биологическое вещество, которое подавляет рост бактерий, не обязательно убивая их.

A noun referring to a chemical or biological substance that inhibits the growth of bacteria without necessarily killing them.

  1. Bacterial growth inhibitorC1formalscientific

    A chemical or biological agent that prevents the growth and reproduction of bacteria without necessarily killing them.

    ruИнгибитор роста бактерий

    • The laboratory used a bacteriostat to preserve the sample.
    • This bacteriostat is effective against a wide range of bacteria.
    • Adding a bacteriostat to the solution prevents contamination.

    Synonymsbacteriostatic

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  • bacteriostats' possessive plural form
  • bacteriostat's possessive singular form