BACTERIOSTATIC

bacteriostatic

(adjective) of or relating to or causing bacteriostasis

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

bacteriostatic (comparative more bacteriostatic, superlative most bacteriostatic)

Of or relating to bacteriostasis or a bacteriostat; inhibiting the growth of bacteria without destroying them.

Source: Wiktionary



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