bacteriostatic
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8.4
- adjective
- /bækˌtɪəriəˈstætɪk/
- Specialized
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bacteriostático
- The bacteriostatic agents in the ointment prevent the growth of harmful bacteria on the skin.
- bacteriostatic properties
Examples
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You gotta take the bacteriostatic waterwith it too.
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A distinguishing feature of these drugs is a bactericidal, and not merely a bacteriostatic, action as with many other antibiotics.
Academic text (1998) -
By mid-century, an understanding of the need for maintenance of a bacteriostatic disinfectant residual in the distribution system was well established.
Academic text (2000) -
Ultrasound acts to improve granulation by increasing blood flow in addition to its bacteriostatic properties (Sussman & Byl, 1999).
Academic text (2002) -
There's a low-level ultraviolet bacteriostatic flux... ...and to prevent bedsores... ...patients are suspended by wires through long bones.
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Just this year, Ludwick et al. reported the results of their in vitro investigation to determine if polylactic acid has bacteriostatic properties that might make it a good material with which to manufacture tympanostomy tubes.
Academic text (2006) -
The echo of Veate's feet and legs as she slapped the water during her turns bounced hollowly from the walls, and the air held an acid tang of some bacteriostatic agent in the clear water.
Fiction book (1991) -
The doctor explained that the medication has a bacteriostatic effect, meaning it stops bacteria from multiplying.
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Using a bacteriostatic solution in the lab helps keep the equipment free from bacterial contamination.
Synonyms
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5.1
That kills or stops the growth of germs that cause disease
Able to kill bacteria or stop their growth
Able to kill germs and stop their growth
Able to kill germs or stop them from growing
Able to kill harmful living things such as bacteria or insects
Antonyms
How Destructive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Bacteriostatic combines bacteria and static, where static means 'standing still' or 'not moving'. So a bacteriostatic substance makes bacteria 'stand still' and stop growing, rather than killing them.