bacteriostat

bac·te·ri·o·stat

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bak-teer-ee-uh-stat]
- /bækˈtɪər i əˌstæt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bak-teer-ee-uh-stat]
- /bækˈtɪər i əˌstæt/

Definitions of bacteriostat word

noun bacteriostat any substance that arrests the growth or reproduction of bacteria but does not kill them 3
noun bacteriostat a substance or preparation that inhibits the further growth of bacteria. 1
noun bacteriostat A substance that prevents the multiplying of bacteria without destroying them. 1
noun bacteriostat A biological or chemical agent that causes bacteriostasis. 0

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Origin of bacteriostat

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

First recorded in 1915-20; bacterio- + -stat

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Parts of speech for Bacteriostat

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preposition

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bacteriostat popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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