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(biochemistry) Any of a class of antibiotic toxins, produced by some bacteria, that target closely related bacteria.
Use bacteriocin when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Bacteriocin means (biochemistry) Any of a class of antibiotic toxins, produced by some bacteria, that target closely related bacteria.
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The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use bacteriocin where its definition matches the intended context.
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