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(bac-te-ri-o-lyt-ic) 6 syllables

Definition

adjective. relating to the destruction of bacteria.

Example Sentence

The bacteriolytic power of blood helps the body overcome many diseases.

More Example Sentences

Doctors use bacteriolytic treatments for serious diseases.

Synonyms

bacteria-killing; germicidal; antimicrobial

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