bactericidin

/bæk.tər.ɪˈsɪd.ɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

an antibiotic substance that kills bacteria by breaking through their cell walls

“The researchers isolated a bactericidin from the plant extract, which showed potential in treating bacterial infections.”

Synonyms

  • antimicrobial
  • bactericide

Antonyms

  • bacteriostat
  • growth promoter