bacteriostat

• Substance chimique ou biologique qui inhibe la croissance des bactéries sans nécessairement les tuer.

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.

   bactériostatique

   • 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.

   Synonymesbacteriostatic