bacteriocins
/bækˈtɪriəsɪnz/
noun
- Plural of bacteriocin; proteins or toxins produced by bacteria that kill or inhibit other bacteria.
- Bacteriocins are being studied for use in food preservation to prevent spoilage.
- The effectiveness of bacteriocins depends on the type of target bacteria.
- Different strains of bacteria produce different bacteriocins to defend their territory.