bacteriostat (Meaning)
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bacteriostat (n)
a chemical or biological material that inhibits bacterial growth
Synonyms & Antonyms of bacteriostat
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
bacteriostat Sentence Examples
- The bacteriostat prevented the growth of bacteria in the wound, promoting healing.
- The addition of a bacteriostat to the hand sanitizer ensured effective disinfection.
- The bacteriostatic agent in the medication halted the proliferation of infectious bacteria.
- The bacteriostat suppressed the activity of harmful microorganisms in the cell culture medium.
- Researchers tested the bacteriostatic properties of various compounds against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
- The bacteriostat slowed the growth of pathogenic bacteria, giving the immune system time to respond.
- The ointment contained a bacteriostat to inhibit the colonization of bacteria on the skin.
- The bacteriostatic filter in the water system prevented the transmission of waterborne bacteria.
- The use of bacteriostats in food preservation extended the shelf life of perishable items.
- The bacteriostat effectively controlled the spread of bacteria in the hospital environment, reducing the risk of infection.
FAQs About the word bacteriostat
a chemical or biological material that inhibits bacterial growth
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The bacteriostat prevented the growth of bacteria in the wound, promoting healing.
The addition of a bacteriostat to the hand sanitizer ensured effective disinfection.
The bacteriostatic agent in the medication halted the proliferation of infectious bacteria.
The bacteriostat suppressed the activity of harmful microorganisms in the cell culture medium.
