PENICILLINASE
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Penicillinase.
Penicillinase - as a noun
Enzyme produced by certain bacteria that inactivates penicillin and results in resistance to that antibiotic
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beta-lactamaseExample Sentences
"The presence of penicillinase in the bacteria makes it resistant to antibiotics."
"Scientists are studying the structure of penicillinase."
"The production of penicillinase is one of the mechanisms bacteria use to survive in the presence of antibiotics."
"Some bacteria can produce large amounts of penicillinase, rendering penicillin ineffective."
"The discovery of penicillinase paved the way for the development of new antibiotics."
Word Game Points
Is PENICILLINASE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, penicillinase is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PENICILLINASE has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is PENICILLINASE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, penicillinase is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPENICILLINASE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is PENICILLINASE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, penicillinase is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPENICILLINASE has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
