Definitions

1. verb

to expose to bacteria or to make or become infected with bacteria

“The wound was at risk of being bacterized if not treated promptly.”

2. verb

to treat with or expose to bacteria, especially in a laboratory to cultivate

“The scientist bacterized the samples to study their properties.”

3. noun

the act of exposing to bacteria or making or becoming infected with bacteria

“The risk of bacterization was high in the contaminated area.”