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bacteriostatic

/ˌbæktəriˈɒstætɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does bacteriostatic mean?

adjective

Relating to or capable of inhibiting the growth or multiplication of bacteria.

Example

"The antibiotic was bacteriostatic against a wide range of pathogens."

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