Bacteriostatic
i noun
the prevention of the further growth of bacteria.
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bacteriostasis (bækˌtɪərɪəʊˈsteɪsɪs, -ˈstæsɪs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -stases | |
| inhibition of the growth and reproduction of bacteria, esp by the action of a chemical agent | |
| bacteriostatic | |
| —adj | |
| bacterio'statically | |
| —adv | |
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| bacteriostasis (bækˌtɪərɪəʊˈsteɪsɪs, -ˈstæsɪs) | |
| —n , pl -stases | |
| inhibition of the growth and reproduction of bacteria, esp by the action of a chemical agent | |
| bacteriostatic | |
| —adj | |
| bacterio'statically | |
| —adv | |
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bacteriostatic bac·te·ri·o·stat·ic (bāk-tēr'ē-ō-stāt'ĭk)
adj.
Inhibiting or retarding the growth of bacteria.
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