bacteriostatic
|bac-te-ri-o-stat-ic|
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/bækˌtɪəriəˈstætɪk/
inhibits bacterial growth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bacteriostatic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'bakterion' meaning 'small staff' and 'statikos' meaning 'causing to stand or stop'.
Historical Evolution
'bakterion' combined with 'statikos' in scientific terminology to form the modern English word 'bacteriostatic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stop bacteria', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
inhibiting the growth or reproduction of bacteria.
The bacteriostatic agent was added to the solution to prevent bacterial growth.
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Last updated: 2025/02/28 05:48