noun
- a protein produced by bacteria that kills or inhibits the growth of other bacteria
Usage: microbiology
Examples
- The bacteriocin produced by this strain effectively killed harmful pathogens.
- Researchers are studying bacteriocins as potential alternatives to antibiotics.
- Some lactic acid bacteria produce bacteriocins that preserve food naturally.
- The bacteriocin showed strong antimicrobial activity against E. coli.
- Scientists isolated a new bacteriocin from soil bacteria.
- This bacteriocin targets specific bacterial species without affecting others.