bacteriological

/bækˌtɪriəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
adjective
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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