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BACTERIOCIN Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word bacteriocin. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word bacteriocin. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BACTERIOCIN

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antibacterial
adjectiveadj
adjective

• destroying bacteria or inhibiting their growth

noun

• any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth

antimicrobial
adjectiveadj
noun

• an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease

adjective satellite

• capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms

antimycotic
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi

bactericide
nounn
noun

• any chemical agent that destroys bacteria

• any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth

bacteriolytic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to or causing bacteriolysis

Best Hypernyms For BACTERIOCIN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bacteriocin, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
agent antibiotic antimicrobial chemical compound inhibitor molecule product substance

Alternatives for ANTIBACTERIAL

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