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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

bacteriocidal

IPA: //bækˈtɪrɪˌsaɪdəl//

KK: /bækˌtɪrɪˈsaɪdəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to substances that kill bacteria.

Example: The new disinfectant is bacteriocidal and effective against a wide range of germs.

bacteriocide

IPA: //bækˈtɪəriəˌsaɪd//

KK: /bækˈtɪrɪəˌsaɪd/

noun

Definition: A substance that kills bacteria, often used in medical or agricultural settings to eliminate harmful microorganisms.

Example: The hospital uses a strong bacteriocide to disinfect the surgical instruments.

bacteriocin

IPA: //bækˈtɪəriəˌsɪn//

KK: /bækˈtɪrɪəˌsɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of substance made by certain bacteria that can kill or inhibit the growth of other bacteria of the same family.

Example: Researchers are studying bacteriocins to develop new antibiotics.

bacteriologic

IPA: /ˌbæk.tɪə.riˈɒl.ə.dʒɪk/

KK: /bækˌtɪrɪəˈlɒdʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the study of bacteria and their effects on living organisms.

Example: The bacteriologic analysis revealed the presence of harmful bacteria in the water.

bacteriological

IPA: /ˌbæk.tɪə.riˈɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl/

KK: /bækˌtɪrɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the study of bacteria and their effects on living organisms.

Example: The bacteriological analysis revealed the presence of harmful bacteria in the water supply.

bacteriologist

IPA: //bækˌtɪəriˈɒlədʒɪst//

KK: /bækˌtɪrɪˈɒlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A scientist who studies bacteria and their effects on living organisms and the environment.

Example: The bacteriologist conducted research to find new antibiotics.

bacteriology

IPA: /ˌbæk.tɪəˈrɒl.ə.dʒi/

KK: /bækˌtɪəˈrɒlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The branch of science that focuses on the study of bacteria and their effects on health, agriculture, and industry.

Example: Bacteriology is essential for understanding how bacteria can cause diseases and how to treat them.

bacteriolysis

IPA: /bækˌtɪəˈlaɪsɪs/

KK: /bækˌtɪrɪˈɑlɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: The process of breaking down or destroying bacteria.

Example: The scientist studied the effects of bacteriolysis on harmful bacteria in the lab.

bacteriolytic

IPA: /ˌbæk.tɪəˈlaɪ.tɪk/

KK: /bækˌtɪr.iˈoʊ.lɪt.ɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or causing the destruction of bacteria.

Example: The bacteriolytic properties of the new antibiotic were impressive in laboratory tests.

bacteriophage

IPA: /bækˈtɪəriəˌfeɪdʒ/

KK: /bækˈtɪrɪəˌfeɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A type of virus that specifically infects and destroys bacteria.

Example: Scientists are studying bacteriophages to find new ways to treat bacterial infections.

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