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antibiotic
/ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/
[/ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/]
bacteria-killing drug
Advancednoun
Definition
A medicine that kills or stops the growth of harmful bacteria.
Example
The doctor warned that antibiotics do not work against viruses like the common cold.
The doctor warned that antibiotics do not work against viruses like the common cold.
Etymology
From Greek 'anti-' (against) and 'biotikos' (of life).
How & Where It’s Used
Overuse leads to dangerous antibiotic resistance.