Sekirov Dictionary

antibiotic

UK /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/US /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/

adjective 2
noun 1
forms 3

adjective2

Of or relating to antibiotics.
(no longer used) Of or relating to the theory that extraterrestrial life does not exist.

noun1

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Any substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms, generally transported by the lymphatic system.
- We selected colistimethate sodium (CMS) as our antibiotic of choice. — 2015

forms

antibiotics · more antibiotic · most antibiotic

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