bacteriocin
/bækˈtɪriəsɪn/
noun
- A protein or toxin produced by bacteria that kills or inhibits the growth of other bacteria, often used by bacteria to compete for resources.
- Bacteriocin can target specific harmful bacteria without affecting helpful ones.
- Researchers are exploring bacteriocin as a natural alternative to antibiotics.
- Some bacteria release bacteriocin to eliminate rival bacteria in the same environment.