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bacteriophagous

/ˌbæktəriəʊˈfeɪɡəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does bacteriophagous mean?

adjective

Feeding on bacteria; relating to or characterized by the consumption of bacteria.

Example

"The bacteriophagous properties of the soil microorganisms helped to break down the organic matter."

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