bacteriostatic
/bækˌtɪriəˈstætɪk/
adjective
- Describing a substance that stops bacteria from growing or multiplying, but does not necessarily kill them.
- The doctor prescribed a bacteriostatic antibiotic to prevent the infection from spreading.
- Bacteriostatic agents are often used in food preservation to keep products fresh longer.
- Some hand sanitizers are bacteriostatic, meaning they stop bacteria from reproducing on your skin.
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