bacillogenic

/bəsiləˈlɒdʒɛnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing or causing bacteria to grow or develop.

“The doctor studied the bacillogenic properties of the new antibiotic.”

2. noun

The process or substance that produces bacteria to grow or develop.

“The researchers identified the key bacillogenic agent in the soil sample.”

Synonyms

  • bacteriogenic
  • microbiogenic

Antonyms

  • antimicrobial
  • bacteriostatic