antibacterial drug

noun

Meaning

A medicinal substance used to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.

Examples

Many common infections are now treated with a specific antibacterial drug.
Overuse of any antibacterial drug can lead to the development of resistant bacteria.

Synonyms: antibiotic, antimicrobial, bactericide, bacteriostat

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antibacterial drug

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæntibækˈtɪəriəl drʌɡ/

Definition

A medicinal substance used to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.

Examples

Many common infections are now treated with a specific antibacterial drug.
Overuse of any antibacterial drug can lead to the development of resistant bacteria.

Synonyms of antibacterial drug

Words with a similar meaning to antibacterial drug:

antibiotic
antimicrobial
bactericide
bacteriostat

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