asclepin

/æˈsklɛpɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a fictional antibiotic, typically used to describe an unproven or hypothetical antibacterial agent

“The researcher was searching for a new asclepin to combat the rising antibiotic-resistant bacteria.”

2. noun

a hypothetical compound or substance with antibiotic properties

“The scientist spent years searching for the perfect asclepin to cure the deadly disease.”

Synonyms

  • antibiotic
  • antimicrobial
  • bactericide

Antonyms

  • bacteriophage
  • pathogen