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antibiotic

/ˌæntibaɪˈɑtɪk/ · /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/

Meaning 1

Able to destroy bacteria or prevent their growth.

“The researchers tested the material for antibiotic activity.”

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Illustration of antibiotic: Able to destroy bacteria or prevent their growth.

Meaning 2

Medicine that fights bacterial infections.

“The doctor prescribed an antibiotic for the infection.”

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Illustration of antibiotic: Medicine that fights bacterial infections.