Bacteriostat definition

băk-tîrē-ə-stăt

An agent, such as a chemical or biological material, that inhibits bacterial growth.

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An agent, such as a chemical or biological material, that inhibits bacterial growth.

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A biological or chemical agent that causes bacteriostasis.

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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:

bacteriostat

Plural:

bacteriostats