ANTIBIOTIC
(adj., noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Antibiotic.
Antibiotic - as an adjective
Of or relating to antibiotic drugs
Antibiotic - as a noun
A chemical substance derivable from a mold or bacterium that can kill microorganisms and cure bacterial infections
Example: "When antibiotics were first discovered they were called wonder drugs"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
antibiotic drugHypernyms (Closely Related)
antibacterial17antibacterial drugbactericide18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
actinomycin20amphotericinantimycin16antineoplastic antibiotic
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Example Sentences
"I'm taking antibiotics to treat my sinus infection."
"The doctor prescribed a broad-spectrum antibiotic for my pneumonia."
"It is important to complete the full course of antibiotics even if you start feeling better."
"The dentist prescribed an antibiotic to prevent infection after my tooth extraction."
"Some bacteria have become resistant to certain antibiotics."
Word Game Points
Is ANTIBIOTIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, antibiotic is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ANTIBIOTIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is ANTIBIOTIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, antibiotic is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordANTIBIOTIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is ANTIBIOTIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, antibiotic is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordANTIBIOTIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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