1. relating to bacteriology or the study of bacteria
Usage: scientific
2. involving or caused by bacteria
Usage: medical; scientific

Examples

• The laboratory conducted bacteriological tests on the water samples.
• She specialized in bacteriological research at the university.
• The outbreak required immediate bacteriological investigation.
• Bacteriological warfare was banned by international treaty.
• The hospital’s bacteriological department identified the infection.
• Scientists used bacteriological methods to study the disease.
• The food safety inspection included bacteriological analysis.