antibiotic
Definition
- substance such as penicillin or streptomycin that is toxic to microorganisms. Often a product of a particular microorganism or plant.
Glossary of "Plant Biology (1st ed.)" by Graham et al. (2003)
- An organic substance that retards the growth of or kills microorganisms. Examples are penicillin or streptomycin.
- a biologically produced substance that can harm species other than the one that produced it.
"A Dictionary of Ecology, Evolution and Systematics (2nd ed.)" by Lincoln et al. (1998)
- A natural, semi-synthetic or wholly synthetic antimicrobial compound which is effective at a low concentration.
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