bacteric

/bækˈtɛrɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of bacteria

“The bacteric nature of the environment made it unsuitable for human habitation.”

2. noun

a bacterium or bacteria

“The doctor observed a single bacteric under the microscope.”

3. adjective

producing or causing disease through bacteria

“The bacteric infection was treated with antibiotics.”

Synonyms

  • bacterial
  • microbic

Antonyms

  • viral
  • viralic