antibiont

/æntɪˈbaɪ.ənt/

Definitions

1. noun

A substance or microorganism that inhibits or destroys another microorganism.

“The antibiotic was effective against the antibiont that caused the infection.”

2. noun

A substance that inhibits the growth of other organisms.

“The antibiont in the soil prevented the weeds from growing.”

Synonyms

  • antimicrobial
  • bacteriostat
  • inhibitor

Antonyms

  • antagonist
  • toxin