bacteriocin [noun]

Definition of bacteriocin:

Any of a class of antibiotic toxins, produced by some bacteria, that target closely related bacteria

Synonyms of bacteriocin:

● Bacteriocidic

● Bacteriocin plasmids


Opposite/Antonyms of bacteriocin:

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Sentence/Example of bacteriocin:

These molecules are extraordinarily potent, with a single bacteriocin being sufficient to kill a bacterium.