bacteriological
/bækˌtɪriəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
adjective
- Relating to the scientific study of bacteria.
- He specialized in bacteriological research at the university.
- Bacteriological studies have improved food safety standards.
- The hospital sent samples for bacteriological testing.
- Involving or caused by bacteria, especially in a harmful context.
- Bacteriological contamination can spoil dairy products quickly.
- They tested the wound for bacteriological infection.
- The outbreak had a bacteriological origin in contaminated water.