antibiotic
adjective/æntibaɪˈɑtɪk/
Frequency rank: #7,619 most common English word
Meaning
a substance that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria, used to treat infections.
Example sentence
The doctor prescribed antibiotic medication to help fight the bacterial infection.
Synonyms & related words
- antibacterial
- antimicrobial
- germicidal
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