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bacteriostatic

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bac·te·ri·o·stat  (bk-tîr--stt)
n.
An agent, such as a chemical or biological material, that inhibits bacterial growth.

bac·teri·o·static adj.
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Adj.1.bacteriostatic - of or relating to or causing bacteriostasis


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