CEFR C2

bacteriophage

noun

Meaning

A virus that infects and replicates within bacteria.

Examples

The laboratory team isolated a new bacteriophage from the soil sample.
Research into bacteriophage therapy offers a promising alternative to traditional antibiotics.

Synonyms: phage, bacterial virus

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bacteriophage (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /bækˈtɪəriəfeɪdʒ/

Definition

A virus that infects and replicates within bacteria.

Examples

The laboratory team isolated a new bacteriophage from the soil sample.
Research into bacteriophage therapy offers a promising alternative to traditional antibiotics.

How to Use bacteriophage

bacteriophage infection (collocation): the process of a phage entering a bacterium — "The study focuses on the early stages of bacteriophage infection."

Synonyms of bacteriophage

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